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.
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Fire Chief Robert Logan and Battalion Chief David Picone detail how SDFR shows its members ‘we’re focused on you’
Over 90 percent of those who participated said support groups and therapy would help but the stigma is also a problem
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
Just three months in, Wagener’s chief and assistant chief quit after citing a plunge in tax revenue, unsafe equipment and no-shows from town leaders
Caughey was presented the John M. Buckman III Leadership Award at the IAFC’s Symposium in the Sun conference
The Toledo Fire and Rescue Department found the lieutenant guilty on three policy charges, including conduct unbecoming and social media violation
Nominations for the FDSOA Fleet Manager of the Year Award are open through Dec. 1
The Bloomfield City Council picked the 20-year-old Ottumwa firefighter over veteran local candidates, citing his full-time call volume
The division chief details when and how to use AI tools
A Boston firefighter was charged with trafficking a minor for sexual servitude, multiple counts of child rape and indecent assault spanning 2018–2024
Leading-edge programs will be featured in FireRescue1’s Innovation Museum, part of CPSE’s Center for Innovation
Getting inside the teenage brain to engage new recruits
Digital tools may streamline operations, but they risk eroding the face-to-face dialogue and trust that build strong firehouse culture and leadership
A Kansas City battalion chief said leaders failed to act after racist slurs, then retaliated with audits, a sudden transfer and a pulled promotion, despite his decorated service
The department’s former head of HR, says she was fired after pressing leaders to address pervasive misconduct, from on-duty drinking and unsafe behavior to mishandled sexual-harassment cases
A district judge dismissed charges against two Montgomery County firefighters, finding insufficient evidence the soaked Montgomery Blair High School field was damaged
Esacmbia County officials dropped an order to remove custom station emblems from fire trucks and uniforms after widespread opposition
The inaugural event is presented by All American Leadership in partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum
Readiness across people, training, leadership and the future demands consistent, connected action at every level
Humility isn’t weakness — it’s the mindset that drives safer, smarter, stronger crews, on and off the fireground
Preparation transforms uncertainty into confidence and ensures your organization is ready for whatever comes next
Preparing for what’s next starts with what you do now
A county firefighter just 0.7 miles away crossed into Lawrenceburg’s city zone to save a child, triggering a turf dispute
When leaders model safe practices, invest in training and stay connected to the field, safety becomes a shared value across the ranks
Robert Tucker submitted his resignation hours after Zohran Mamdani was announced the winner of NYC’s mayoral election
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