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.
Participants climb or walk the equivalent of 110 stories to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters killed on September 11, 2001
Whether you’ve been out of the fire service for five months or 15 years, your lived experiences remain valuable to the firefighters of today
Empowered firefighters, visionary leaders and a shared mission define high-performing departments
2nd Alarm Project addresses how to operationalize culture change regarding behavioral health within the fire service
In this tip, Gordon Graham discusses how a bad attitude can “spread like wildfire” and how to prevent that negativity from getting out of control
Setting boundaries can protect your existing relationships, while forging new connections can help you cultivate different avenues of support
From workplace tension to high turnover, in Today’s Tip from Gordon Graham, learn about the damaging effect gossip can have in public safety
TV can help to tell the story of the fire service as it really is – and as it could be
Chief Goldfeder explains his thoughts on the thin red line flags, which have become a controversial symbol of public safety support in recent months.
New mentoring and coaching initiative uses dynamic technology to support member growth
Exploring the many reasons fire service leaders should engage fire behavior research into tactical training
Studying this model can help fire service leaders strengthen their personal process toward affecting cultural change
Working to understand the obstacles that prevent firefighters from taking proper safety precautions
Three pillars to help leaders embrace and manage organizational change
Examining why firefighters with negative feelings toward specific groups still provide equitable treatment to all citizens
Can NIOSH capture the impact of department culture rooted in unsafe actions?
Embrace firefighter camaraderie, diversity and history while moving forward to embrace the future with passion
America’s diverse population can make things complicated for the fire service, but addressing the issue prevents it from being a problem
Promoting recruitment and retention for diversity throughout the firefighter career lifecycle helps departments achieve success today and tomorrow
Department leadership must provide mental health support for all firefighters, regardless of their compensation status
As beautiful as the sound is, not many know why the Scottish instrument became such a traditional staple at funerals of American firefighters
Private companies spend untold sums to create strong cultures, yet never match that of the fire service; despite our culture’s strength, it cannot go unattended
This question is more complex than it may seem and at time what’s good about the culture can be what’s bad
The best movie lines invariably find their way onto the fireground and into the firehouse — often with hilarious results
It’s more important to be honest and deal with the reality of the situation than to just say the right words
Is a dwindling sense of community responsibility putting firefighters at risk of aggressive on-scene behavior?
Change is not easy, but possible if the right steps are taken and consistently implemented
