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Being an Irish American firefighter means so much more than simply wearing a shamrock decal on a helmet or listening to Dropkick Murphys
In your first 30 days as chief, focus on building your team, embracing individuals with institutional knowledge, and finding a sounding board for new ideas
Marking the 50th anniversary of her historic hiring, Brewer reflects on her career and the challenges and joys of breaking the fire service glass ceiling
During a month dedicated to recognizing the experiences, nuance and unique perspective women provide, FireRescue1 takes a look at how women have impacted the fire service
Is there such a thing as “too old to serve”?
Key questions to get you started
Firefighters get real about one of the biggest issues facing the industry and how to fix it
You will be pulled in many directions and take some shots from outsiders, so it’s important to have a support system
The issue of age isn’t a simple problem to solve, particularly in the volunteer fire service that’s struggling for members
Get to know your people, listen to their input, and allow them to use their skills and abilities
It’s time to start a shopping list
Implementing these principles can help maximize the impact of the information
Here are seven strategies to pay down debt and live within your means
Tactical tips, safety guidelines and a key mantra to be successful in this role
Successful leaders have offered wise advice over the years about how to ensure that you live and breathe strong leadership
Test how your personality aligns with the motivation, teamwork and key character traits that exemplify firefighters around the world
New chiefs, don’t make too many changes too fast or you’ll face significant resistance
Your work as a firefighter is strikingly similar to the work you’ll face as a patient – and the team around you is similarly supportive
It may feel counterintuitive at times, but achieving trust starts by showing unilateral respect to everyone, even when you disagree
Our resistance to standardization and data-driven decision-making only feeds the chaos that runs counter to our mission
It is what we tolerate that will ultimately build the crew’s DNA
Training our minds to prepare for the worst possible outcome may lead to catastrophizing, which can cause fatigue and other mental and physical health problems
The film provides viewers with an unusually intimate look at wildfire devastation through the deployment of the Texas Canyon (California) Hotshots
Community outreach and education may not have been what you signed up for, but it’s a critical role of first responders
Devin Flannery shares his experience with the company officer to chief officer transition
The badge is a widely recognized symbol of authority; it is also a symbol of public faith and trust
A fire career isn’t always about flashovers and extrications; it’s often the little things that make the biggest impact on a community