Leadership
Leadership is one of the critical components of a successful crew, fire department and the fire service as a whole. The FireRescue1 Leadership resource page shares a variety of news, original analysis, podcasts and videos to enhance leadership throughout the ranks.
Fort Wayne’s mayor says the union’s social posts about FD leadership fuel anger, pointing to threats from commenters — including a noose image — aimed at Chief Eric Lahey
Cleveland’s chief is on paid leave while the city investigates a now-deleted Facebook repost of a political cartoon days after Kirk’s killing
A third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized
Step outside the boundaries of your traditional professional role to help find funding when it’s needed most
The Cleveland mayor’s office is reviewing the chief’s Charlie Kirk post while the city is probing EMS and firefighter posts
Repeated training and breathing techniques to help lower your heart rate will help you make the mental shift
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Training proved critical when a Castle Rock firefighter fell through the floor at a house fire
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
Crews should also practice “playing in context” to keep skills sharp and relevant for real-world incidents
Follow a triaged response to what is posted and remember to discipline the behavior, not the content
Dr. Cochran shares his journey of overcoming adversity, leading through challenges, and maintaining faith and integrity in the face of trials
A good follower makes the entire crew stronger
It’s impossible to “read the room” from your phone
Rigid hierarchies slow progress; distributed leadership builds trust, speeds solutions and strengthens accountability
These qualities form the backbone of effective command and human-centred service
Survey results show how safety shifted from rallying cry to red flag. Here’s how to reframe it to serve the mission
In the Newbern’s first election in six decades, Firefighter Patrick Braxton won 66–26 to end the legal fight that once locked him out of city hall
Veteran wildland firefighters say the unprecedented raid at the Bear Gulch fire undermined trust on the fire line, raising fears that crews could face immigration checks while battling active blazes
Step-by-step guidance and tips for finding, interviewing, contracting and utilizing the skills of a grant writer
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
Breaking down the role of division officers in reducing command overload and supporting tactical execution on complex incidents
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Dr. Nicole Sawyer urges fire service leaders to confront the roots of chronic stress and model accountability for their crews
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the power of teamwork, accountability and raising up the next generation of leaders
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
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