Trending Topics
Fire Rescue Super Topic 2 3540 x 750.png

Moving into a leadership role can be an exhilarating and proud moment; it can also be a daunting one. No matter whether you’re paid or volunteer, working for a department large or small, all new leaders face similar career development opportunities and administrative challenges. To be a successful new leader, you will need to identify the support systems, processes and tools to maximize the opportunities and clear the hurdles.

FireRescue1’s Fire Leader Playbook is one such tool to increase your effectiveness as a new leader, helping enhance your leadership KSAs, develop trust among your crewmembers, and build your confidence. The Playbook offers a wealth of resources, as you grow into your position of authority and move beyond basic management and supervision skills to lead and inspire with integrity and passion.

What you do, how you act and the relationships you build now matter down the road, so get out of your comfort zone, put in the work and enjoy the ride
LEADERSHIP IN FOCUS
How chiefs can stem the tide of negative interactions with elected officials who may not understand the fire service model
Understanding the myth of the “technical titan” and why the fire service reveres technical skills over leadership qualities
Fire service leaders, paid and volunteer, must focus on problem-solving and decision-making in service to the community
Video shows senior firefighter without gear teaching new firefighter how to extinguish a car fire
Virginia research project highlights possible solutions for filling hiring and knowledge gaps
Part 2 – It’s critical to train in actual stairwells to understand the mental and physical requirements of these operations
Decentralized command empowers members to make decisions that align with the commander’s strategic goal
Fire Chief Jared Meeker explains how leaders can watch for signs of emotional trauma among the crew
Examining why firefighters with negative feelings toward specific groups still provide equitable treatment to all citizens
An unfortunate incident between agencies underscores the need to proactively work with outside agencies and build skills to mitigate conflict