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.
Local 860 says Dunmore Chief Christopher DeNaples has been pulled from administrative duty to work firefighting shifts amid a shortage that costs the borough about $260,000 annually in overtime
Tacoma City Manager Hyun Kim’s 2027-2028 budget proposal would eliminate both alternative response programs to help close a $40 million shortfall
The new Jupiter Fire Rescue Department responded to 30 calls in its first 24 hours, including administering whole blood during a medical call
Local 3128 says it voted overwhelmingly in February to oppose Chief Dante Suarez over alleged hostile behavior and retaliation, as Suarez sues the city and mayor claiming discrimination and wrongful suspension
The union accuses Charlton Chief Rob Barton of creating a hostile work environment after 20 of the department’s 26 firefighters left since he took charge 21 months ago, and is calling for a selectboard review of the allegations
Common firehouse phrases can reveal deeper problems with trust, culture, communication and safety — if leaders know how to listen
An investigation found the department ignored warnings that the smoldering Lachman fire could reignite and struggled to track personnel once the Palisades fire erupted, killing 12 people and destroying 6,800 structures
The Evansville Fire Merit Commission voted unanimously to terminate Douglas Randell after hearing testimony from multiple women alleging inappropriate text messages and comments
The unnamed Cobb County firefighter chose to resign rather than be fired after colleagues reported the on-duty comments, which prompted an investigation and a recommendation for termination
Chief Dennis Rubin, who led the department through expanded training and a new blood transfusion program, faced a no-confidence vote from Local 64 over staffing and safety concerns tied to overtime cuts
Oswego officials said firefighters and police only supplied a ladder, not law enforcement assistance, as Border Patrol agents tried to reach two men who evaded capture
As a state-backed study pushes North Wales, Upper and Lower Gwynedd and Ambler toward shared fire services, Mayor Neil McDevitt says the borough favors operational cooperation over a costly merger
Sheriff Gregory Tony criticized Broward County’s decision to remove Fire Rescue from his agency after 2028, as years of disputes over funding and oversight come to a head
Common questions about when firefighters in bunker gear and SCBA can make a save and when to wait for the hazmat team
Evaluating the operational period and logistics, plus the “tactical trifecta,” to gauge response level
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority selected Paul Claflin, an ATF leader and former firefighter with extensive arson and explosives investigation experience, as its next fire chief
Broward County commissioners voted unanimously not to renew the sheriff’s office fire-rescue agreement after 2028, returning roughly 900 employees and oversight of the department to the county
Grapevine’s decision to replace an engine with a two-firefighter squad raises difficult questions about how departments define their mission
Turn operational experience into shared lessons, stronger accountability and continued improvement across the department
Purpose, planning, communication and reassessment can help leaders implement change without losing sight of department traditions
The Rural Health Transformation Program may be one of the biggest opportunities EMS has seen in years, but winning the money is only the first challenge
The gap between what firefighters say matters and what departments actually reinforce
Chesterfield Fire Company leaders allege Stephanie Kneier had ongoing disciplinary issues; Kneier says she was notified of her suspension after speaking publicly
Tim Sendelbach will lead the regional organization as it integrates the Wauwatosa and West Allis fire departments
Fire Chief Jonathan Killings details how El Paso’s mobile integrated health program connects community members with the right resources at the right time
A chief’s effort to broaden professional exposure helped firefighters and officers rethink accountability, development and their role in organizational change
Fire service leadership development should begin years before promotion, with mentorship, perspective and meaningful opportunities to grow
The driver’s seat is not simply an apparatus assignment — it is a leadership position built on preparation, judgment and trust
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
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