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.
The letter, which is signed only “Retired and Active LAFD Chief Officers,” recommends that the chief tender her resignation
Unraveling the mysteries of the hit show from Apple+ for lessons on situational awareness, resiliency and leadership
A program from the National Medal of Honor Center for Leadership shared lessons and values for a culture of leadership with Henderson firefighters
The former U.S. fire administrator details her new role at the Fire Safety Research Institute, plus ideas for how to better elevate the fire service at home and abroad
Citing staffing challenges and sustainability concerns, Lexington city leaders moved emergency response to the Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department
IAFF Local 64 cites safety, contract and leadership concerns, while Fire Chief Dennis Rubin disputes the claims
How a disciplined change-management strategy drove a complex, departmentwide transition
The Broward County Fire Rescue lieutenant was arrested and fired after deputies said he assaulted a 65-year-old man during a medical call
Firefighters say speaking up about lingering danger at the Lachman fire wasn’t their call; a mindset now under scrutiny after the blaze reignited with deadly consequences
Ego and self-interest can push fire service leaders away from service and toward organizational harm
Too many male firefighters are still not listening, especially when the message is coming from a woman
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore on recognizing EMS as an essential service with the funding and career pathways to match
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From five-alarm fires to pay parity battles, Bonsignore brings calm credibility to one of the toughest jobs in public safety
Mayor Michelle Wu appointed a 35-year department veteran to lead Boston Fire, marking a historic first as he prepares to take over later this month
Baltimore County’s $3M investment would more than double battalion chief staffing
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
The only way to finally end sexual harassment within our ranks is if everyone speaks up when they see it or experience it
At least 12 firefighters have resigned in Wales, leading the town to open an independent investigation into concerns about leadership and operations
The hardest part of any major incident review is being candid about failures and disciplined enough to make changes that stick
Keith Norfleet says he was wrongfully terminated before his acquittal on sexual assault charges and treated more harshly than white New Haven firefighters with similar arrests
Matheis spent 30 years with the Newport Beach (California) Fire Department, retiring as a division chief in 2011
Survey responses reveal divide on industry culture, hiring standards and the future of operations
An internal report into a 2023 blaze that killed two firefighters found equipment failures, extreme heat and a lack of modern tactics
Firefighters are not short on opinions — what is often missing is the discipline to follow through and make those conversations matter
Dr. Rich Gasaway encourages all firefighters to study near-miss reports, not to judge those involved but to learn from them
The Grapevine City Council is set to consider buying a squad vehicle for the fire department, a move city leaders say fits rising EMS demand but firefighters argue could weaken fire response
Trident Seafoods claims Tacoma firefighters mishandled a 2023 vessel fire, allowing it to spread and destroy a $185 million ship
Resignations often signal leadership disputes, safety concerns and unresolved conflicts — issues that often build long before members decide to walk away
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