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‘Active supervision’: 10 ways fire service leaders can best manage their members

‘Active supervision’: 10 ways fire service leaders can best manage their members

7 ways to develop future fire service leaders across the generational chasm

7 ways to develop future fire service leaders across the generational chasm

More than 1,000 courses and videos, including more than 440 hours of approved EMS credit!

More than 1,000 courses and videos, including more than 440 hours of approved EMS credit!

Shift in perspective: From churning out tasks to developing quality members

Shift in perspective: From churning out tasks to developing quality members

Practical applications of generational differences among fire service members

Practical applications of generational differences among fire service members

Walking the tightrope: Multi-generation management without driving away volunteers

Walking the tightrope: Multi-generation management without driving away volunteers

Bridge the gap: Leading multi-generation crews while recognizing individuality

Bridge the gap: Leading multi-generation crews while recognizing individuality

Podcast: Fire Chief Trisha Wolford explores how best to supervise members regardless of age or experience

Podcast: Fire Chief Trisha Wolford explores how best to supervise members regardless of age or experience

‘I now lead as myself’: What it’s like to be a female captain supervising an all-male crew

‘I now lead as myself’: What it’s like to be a female captain supervising an all-male crew

Quiz: How well do you know the newest firefighting generation?

Quiz: How well do you know the newest firefighting generation?

What does the American Rescue Plan mean for fire departments?

What does the American Rescue Plan mean for fire departments?

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‘Active supervision’: 10 ways fire service leaders can best manage their members
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Real-world examples highlight the simple ways supervisors can enforce fire department policies
Photo of the Week: Boy, 4, with cancer becomes fire chief for a day
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This week's Photo of the Week shows how the McAllen (Texas) Fire Department and Make-A-Wish Rio Grande Valley went above and beyond to make a young cancer patient's dreams come true. Justin Perez, ...
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5 reasons firefighters need lightweight PPE
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Wearing lighter gear that provides more ease of movement can go a long way in reducing the risk of heat stress for firefighters
Chicago mayor nominates city's 1st female fire commissioner
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Mayor Lori Lightfoot chose Acting Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt to be the first woman to head the Chicago Fire Department
Do we strike the ‘old school’ or ‘new school’ second alarm?
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It’s time to standardize your second-alarm assignment for the benefit of your citizens, not just who you want to respond with
Baltimore fire chief, union spar over claim that department doesn't have enough EMS units
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IAFF Local 734 shared an audio clip of someone saying there were no units to send to the scene of a quadruple shooting
Understanding FEMA's Environmental and Historic Preservation review process
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What are your fire department’s obligations and options when it comes to meeting FEMA’s requirement for EHP?
Managing underperforming employees: Your questions answered
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Tackling questions from the FireRescue1 community about how to best manage firefighters and guide them to success
SC fire chief resigns after Facebook post about Black people, police
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Former McDonald Green Fire Chief Francis Ghent was initially suspended for posting "Dear Police, stop responding to these black neighborhoods"
Fire service leadership: Dealing with the underperforming firefighter or officer
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Turn what can be a frustrating situation into a learning environment of what not to do in the future
How drones can aid fire service response
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Consider assigning drones to specific apparatus to ensure incident commanders can dictate the drone's deployment when needed on scene
Q&A: The future impact of drones on fire and emergency services
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UAS are becoming an integral component of multi-faceted response plans, helping to protect firefighters, first responders and communities
How to develop a fire service UAS training program
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A UAS training program must address evolving regulations, expanding use of UAS in the fire service and gaining public support for fire department drone operations
SC fire chief suspended after racially insensitive Facebook post
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McDonald Green Volunteer Fire Department Chief Francis Ghent's post suggested police should stop responding to Black neighborhoods
Ill. House passes bill aimed at boosting rural EMS recruitment
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The bill would allow nurses and physician assistants to serve as volunteers and perform the same work as EMTs
The chain of survival: How a fire chief who suffered 2 sudden cardiac arrests beat the odds
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A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
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