Fire Service Culture
The FireRescue1 fire service culture resource page encompasses the cultural aspects of firefighter life, from the traditions that make the fire service such a proud profession to the kitchen table conversations that develop a brotherhood and sisterhood among members, to critical discussions about firefighter health and safety, focusing on the impact of culture on behavior and decision-making, both on and off the fireground.
Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition
Firefighters are always on camera, and reputation rides on every response
FireRescue1 invites you to share your voice — incidents that changed you, personal stories of challenges and perseverance, and other unique reflections
While spontaneity in your personal life may be exciting and even charming, it’s less effective when trying to manage a fire department
Change is inevitable, but leaders should be aware of how much weight symbols hold when it comes to department identity and cohesion
A recent news story out of Portland, Ore., sparked a debate about what activities should and should not be allowed while on shift at the station
The residency requirement for city police officers was lifted four years ago
The internal fire service pulse or beat resembles the electrical impulse displayed on an EKG reading
In this video, Gordon Graham encourages firefighters to find a sense of purpose outside of the fire service
It starts with a strong focus on individual roles, team empowerment, and honing leadership skills among your department’s “influencers”
This week’s photo is out of Grand Prairie, Texas, where fire department members were seen playing in the snow
It’s the responsibility of fire service organizations to provide some education and awareness about the reality of this work
South Bend FD members have cited a culture of harassment and discrimination, but the St. Joseph County prosecutor said detectives could not find a suspect
Researchers seek to assess the prevalence of inappropriate behaviors across public safety sectors
European company Tchibo said it had an excess supply and “we couldn’t think of a better cause than firefighters and first responders”
For people to be able to see themselves in the future, they must first be willing to let go of the past
“How many times does it take for a chief to hear near-misses before they recognize there’s a systemic problem?”
FireRescue1 contributors ponder what firefighters will face next, after two years of considerable challenges
Understand the seven sources of frustration among firefighter families, plus three simple ways to mitigate common stressors
The more we do things wrong and get away with it, the more they seem right
Firefighters have a lot of fun around the station, but what happens when a joke crosses the line?
The funding will extend the scope of the FOCUS survey, a fire service-specific safety culture assessment tool
While fire stations aren’t always sanctuaries of purity, they must be sanctuaries of public trust
After months of self-reflection, Sacramento Firefighter Desmond Lewis has been working with department personnel to regain his position
Humans are hard-wired to share stories; we must harness this instinct and use it to better the fire service
Eight principles to ensure self-disciplined progress among your members
A Columbia fire station was investigated for behavior related to butt-slapping, wedgies and an “overwhelming infatuation” with comparing male genitalia
Jerald Allison, who currently lives in a retirement community specializing in dementia care, served 26 years with the Muskogee Fire Department
Firefighter Bridget Martin, 18, filed complaints against former Delphos Fire Chief Kevin Streets, prompting the investigation
LAFD Battalion Chief Kris Larson said that female firefighters refuse to file complaints because the LAFD is “gossipy” and they will face retaliation
It’s vital to make decisions rooted in doing what’s right for our organizations to prevent negativity from spreading
Our personal motivations for joining the fire service offer a key insight about how to communicate the job to new members
Mitigating the negative influences of goal seduction, situation aversion and firefighter identity are critical to fostering a culture of safety
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