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.
Understanding the culture, conflict and community expectations associated with firefighter risk-taking
“Set the standard": Turn a Florida hazing incident into a training and a culture-reset moment for your crew
Medical experts say the disease risk from a Baltimore County paramedic’s alleged contamination of co-workers’ food and items is minimal, but firefighters report significant anxiety and uncertainty
Assistant Chief (ret.) Jo-Ann Lorber underscores the power the delegation amid the expanding expectations of the fire chief
Serving as a chief’s aide provides aspiring officers with hands-on experience and a unique perspective on fire department operations
The Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District’s team structure challenges the long-standing hierarchy of fire service leadership
A call for fire service leaders to move beyond response metrics and prove their value through prevention, community trust and measurable risk reduction
Fennessy announced his retirement from the Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority and the tentative acceptance of the new federal-level director role
Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
Eric Valliere will serve as CEO, and Lance Vinson will serve as chairman of the Board of Directors
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
Confidence can only be obtained through realistic MCI drills that truly test the system
A renewed focus on people, community connections and clear communication can help rebuild the recruitment pipeline
FDNY Commissioner Robert Tucker says concerns over antisemitic rhetoric and protest responses led him to resign
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
Three Marion County firefighters and one paramedic face felony charges after allegedly stripping, beating and waterboarding a 19-year-old co-worker at Fire Station 21 in Ocala
The dedicated half-cent sales tax would raise hundreds of millions of dollars each year for the fire department
Stay engaged, show your appreciation and find time to break bread together
Firefighters report more low-air events, close calls and injuries — and limited follow-through from their organizations
The fire service is filled with former teachers, Navy SEALs, even software programmers — all offering experience that can improve department performance
Budget constraints, staffing, apparatus procurement, and the electric vehicle transition
Wellness Brief hosts weigh the moral-injury cost of punishing a Ky. fire chief who left his district to clear a child’s airway
Balancing duty, family and the limits of volunteer fire service after an entire department decides to resign
The chief outlines a plan for personal and professional growth
If the closest unit is available, why isn’t it responding?
Exploring the haunting cost of heroism in the American fire service
Despite greater awareness and support, firefighters still face high rates of PTSD, depression and suicide
Fresh off reinstatement, Fire Chief Jamie Jent proposed adding four full-time firefighters to improve response times and keep pace with a 56% rise in calls
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