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.
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
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Ventura Fire Captain Fernando Calderon explains how the survival challenge has made him a better company officer
Chiefs, are you seeking out new ideas and approaches from different departments?
It’s hard to achieve trust and buy-in from our members when they can’t see what’s ahead for them personally and professionally
Without routine inspections and incident preplanning, crews are responding to an information black hole
A consultant’s review of the fatal fire criticized Sedgwick County’s 911 operations and the Wichita Fire Department’s lack of “self-reflection and accountability”
Members of Local 2 issued the vote after going without a contract or raise since June 2021
The clock begins to run against you as soon as new members report for duty, so start building their muscle memory and slide deck now
As much as the fire department is a fraternity, the firehouse is not a frat house
Chief Caughey argues that different generations aren’t better or worse, just different
East Syracuse Fire Department staff and supporters decried the decision to have DeWitt firefighters take over and warned the move could jeopardize public safety
Portland Deputy Chief Chad Johnston is known for his commitment to building a high-performance organization
An Albertville firefighter alleges he was subjected to gay-related comments and was tricked into having his photo taken with a nude coworker
Some problems, like those involving improperly fitting gear and equipment, must be remedied from the top down
The wrong leadership choice can destabilize an organization, while the right one can position it for sustained success
Ego-driven culture that fosters the normalization of deviance leads to a level of dysfunction that can undermine a department for decades
While safety and training serve as the linchpins of operational efficacy, problems persist around recruitment and retention, succession planning and the sense of family once so central to fire service culture
Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison was caught in a landslide while rescuing victims of Hurricane Helene
Retired Kansas City Battalion Chief Daniel McGrath claimed the deputy chief position he was seeking was given to a Black captain who McGrath alleged was less qualified
The former commander of the Office of Naval Intelligence shares critical leadership lessons
The proposed legislation would bring concerns about minimum staffing levels into collective bargaining discussions
Effective recruitment will look different for each agency, but the basics are the same and critical to get right
Breaking down the barriers to accountability and building a culture that thrives on change
Leaders underscore the importance of organizational mindsets like mission-driven culture and personal traits like humility, among several other critical factors
The Tucson fire chief details the fireground behaviors that raise his hackles
Jackson Firefighter Annie Wallen faced pornography, penis-measuring contests and someone allegedly urinating on her bed
Duck, N.C. Fire Chief Donna Black brings over 27 years of service in both paid and volunteer departments to the position
A good leader accepts that they may not have created the problem, but they are responsible for fixing it
Understanding there is always room for improvement, the Grand Rapids Fire Department is asking residents to let them know how they are doing
Leaders must instill in firefighters early that recruitment is a part of their identity
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