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.
President Donald Trump announced he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she faced intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill over immigration enforcement and agency operations
Captain Marc Wysocki: It’s time to treat mental health like any other readiness standard
Around 60 residents and Loveland Fire Rescue Authority staff greeted Sendelbach ahead of his meeting with the authority board to discuss their intent to terminate
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Is your department ready to launch a natural disaster response amid reduced staffing and backup systems?
Fire-rescue leaders share key aspects of preparedness, response, mitigation and recovery
What advice would you share with your newly graduated selves — tips that new graduates can consider for their own paths ahead?
Whether you’ve been out of the fire service for five months or 15 years, your lived experiences remain valuable to the firefighters of today
“I am not giving up; I am just moving on to a different venue to continue the fight”
The chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
Telling new employees their generation is lazy and entitled will only drive them to meet that expectation, rather than grow into the leaders of our future
The driver was fired, but the department’s culture may still be on a collision course
Prepare the next generation of fire service leaders for the challenges of fire department budgets and growth planning
FEMA’s new acting chief, a former Marine, warned staff not to resist upcoming changes and signaled a shift of more responsibility to states during a blunt first meeting
The 1–10 rating system sounds objective, but it’s vulnerable to personal bias and apathetic evaluators, while lacking any actionable path for growth
“I’m ready to roll up my sleeves,” Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said about his new leadership position
The chief gave Zam the boot to go back to school two years ago – and he did
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
A PFD commander is under investigation for harassment while two employees who made complaints against him face scrutiny over OT records
A logistics team is essential for streamlining larger, more complex operations
Three top officers of the Los Angeles firefighters union were suspended after an audit revealed $800,000 in improperly documented credit card charges
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
It’s time to reevaluate our SOPs, eliminate insular groups, and see traditions as an honor, not an anchor
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips
A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe
Mesa Fire and Medical is preparing to spend $162 million next year as it handles nearly 200 daily calls, with 84% tied to medical emergencies
Commendations and unit citations were awarded to Decatur firefighters for their rescues during a February apartment fire
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
Departments must shift from asking women to “fit in” to empowering them to add value
How fire service leaders can create clarity, avoid chaos and prepare for what’s next
Colts center Danny Pinter shares the catalyst for his cause, plus gridiron lessons to apply to the fireground
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