Fire Careers
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A good follower makes the entire crew stronger
It’s impossible to “read the room” from your phone
Rigid hierarchies slow progress; distributed leadership builds trust, speeds solutions and strengthens accountability
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
How OCFA uses tabletop drills with partner agencies to coordinate preparedness for major incidents
Forward-thinking leaders must champion engineered approaches that reduce risks and build healthier fire service careers
Why we need to build active bystandership cultures in emergency services
The badge is a widely recognized symbol of authority; it is also a symbol of public faith and trust
What happens when the “always false” alarm turns out to be the real thing? Will you be prepared?
One bad choice with a master stream spotlights a missed opportunity for cooperation over shared space frustrations
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed