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
High-profile firefighters are using social media, podcasts and livestreams to sway tactics and culture, offering fresh learning — and new risks for inexperienced crews
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The new National Emergency Response Information System is being developed to reduce data entry burdens on firefighters
Survey finds 55% of female firefighters had been assaulted or know someone else who had been assaulted during fire/EMS work
The Eugene Springfield (Oregon) Fire battalion chief details the importance of a shared vision of learning and training at every organization
FRCE’s Fire Service Occupational Cancer Alliance spotlighted four efforts to minimize occupational cancer risks
The show followed the crew of a firehouse set in the titular Washington city
The San Jose Fire Department celebrated its beginning with a single volunteer fire company
San Francisco firefighters face a detailed firehouse inspection three times a year
The firefighter-influencer shares his love of making videos and poking fun of the industry – but mostly himself
Successful leaders have offered wise advice over the years about how to ensure that you live and breathe strong leadership
Take a look at how some departments are acknowledging their probationary firefighters’ graduations
Tucson Firefighter Cyprian Ortiz saw a familiar face on his first day as captain — his sister Captain Crystal Ortiz
Considering how to incorporate psychology into investigations to help prevent firefighter traumatic injury and death
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell’s focus on consistent messaging has reached fire service organizations; the next step – firefighters
Columbia Basin Technical Skills Center received a fire engine for use in their fire science program
Volunteers want more mental health services, increased staffing to relieve stress and culture change to eliminate lingering stigma
A fire career isn’t always about flashovers and extrications; it’s often the little things that make the biggest impact on a community
It’s important to connect with your fellow firefighters, get involved in training, and avoid silos
A simple mindset shift is at the root of a critical difference between biased and nonbiased people
The FDNY chief of safety – and Better Every Shift’s first guest – returns a year later to talk leadership, safety and training
Sometimes we simply need to be real and lead with a heightened focus on our mission
A lack of trust between firefighters isn’t just a concern on scene; it can also negatively affect day-to-day operations and disrupt harmony among members
As NFFF liaison to the FDNY, Minogue works to support firefighters and their families – and pay forward positivity
We must slow down during the transition from ‘automatic’ to ‘effortful’ in our responses
One simple solution: Get back in touch with the community, physical and metaphorically
The machine wants to hear from you – do you agree with the AI assistant?
The Orange County (Calif.) fire chief explains why a compliance-based mindset doesn’t always work in the world of chaos around us
Upon taking the reins, the Greensburg (Pa.) VFD chief made it his mission to improve firefighter safety and health
It’s time to put these issues to rest once and for all – and start doing the right thing
The IPSDI CEO argues that labeling firefighters by arbitrary birth years is unfair, too convenient and shortchanges the conversation around individuality
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