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.
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
Pawtucket officials are defending their decision to terminate four firefighters and accept the departures of four others after an internal investigation uncovered possible criminal conduct
$7 million worth of Mercedes hose was sitting in Canada, awaiting delivery to U.S. fire departments – with a $1.75 million tariff
Franklin County’s first female captain claims she was forced to resign after years of complaints about harassment, retaliation and systemic bias against women
The department replaced paper-based workflows with Microsoft tools to improve compliance, accountability and response readiness
Build stage presence, manage pace and project confidence through deliberate, scenario-based practice
Bedford County officials unanimously backed a community risk assessment that recommends adding a peak-hour ambulance, new staff positions and future career engine companies
Battalion Chief Jesse Schilling shares advice for navigating career transitions and strengthening your bench
Donna Black brings nearly three decades of fire service leadership, including roles as fire chief in Duck, IAFC president and board chair, and acting U.S. Fire Administrator
Survey data highlights how equipment shortfalls and unclear expectations influence how firefighters act under pressure
A petition calling for the Loveland chief’s reinstatement and a “no confidence” vote in the board gained hundreds of signatures, while a GoFundMe for his legal fees drew quick support
The Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Board unanimously approved sending Chief Tim Sendelbach a letter of intent to terminate
It’s time to find your platform, build your fire chief political agenda, and lead your people and your organization through the maze
Internal emails show LAFD deferred to Mayor Karen Bass as the city released its after-action report amid criticism over the earlier fire
Police, fire and EMS leaders in Baraboo, Portage and Lake Delton say rising training requirements, regionalization and workload increases are forcing new strategies to recruit and retain responders
From vision and work ethic to service and resilience, these lessons from Arnold’s book map directly to the realities of the firehouse
The Mission Viejo station blends tradition, technology and community focus
Norwich public works employees drove away fire apparatus after the city shut down Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1
Norwich officials removed the department from emergency response, froze funding and moved to reallocate city-owned equipment after leaders refused to sign an agreement under the new unified fire structure
Community and fire service supporters rally for the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority fire chief as he navigates termination process
FireRescue1 readers share when they joined, what “ready” really means, and why leadership, mentoring and mental health support matter
The move followed a Loveland Fire Rescue Authority board meeting where department members and Loveland residents voiced support for the chief
Shouldering the weight of the fifth bugle requires a critical mindset shift
Leadership is not defined by title or traits but by the willingness to step forward, take responsibility and be present when decisions must be made
The fire service depends on discipline, but leadership failure occurs when orders go unexamined and accountability is lost
Why today’s youth need intentional outreach, adapted academies and stronger mentorship to succeed
What it takes to do the job right when you don’t have the people, the time or the margin for mistakes
Nominations for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through April 6
When resources run short during disasters, disciplined command becomes the key to prioritizing needs and coordinating aid
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