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.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has selected retired FDNY Emergency Services Chief Lillian Bonsignore, a 31-year department veteran and former chief of EMS operations, to lead the fire department
Don’t assume residents know what your department does; spell it out and explain how additional funding would positively impact community members
From the Los Angeles wildfires to dramatic rescues, we’re looking back at the biggest stories of the year captured on camera
Let’s aspire to build a future where ego takes a backseat to compassion and accountability
FDNY Foundation board member and security company CEO Robert Tucker is expected to be named as the new leader of the FDNY according to several sources
Chief Bashoor shares a sneak peek at some of the key stats
Practice self-care and do the work on the front end so you have more to give on the back end
Protests and riots after the death of Michael Brown thrust the city into the national spotlight
The Pittsburgh fire chief offers guidance for fixing the leadership troubles highlighted in the What Firefighters Want survey
FDNY Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said she hopes the next commissioner uses a “ground up” leadership style and continues to visit fire, EMS stations
“Taking the Pulse of Your System” helps leaders with important metrics, create improvement plans and monitor progress
‘You can’t pancake breakfast your way out of this': N.Y. rep. seeks delay of proposed OSHA standards
Congressman Nick Langworthy said the proposed standards will put many volunteer fire departments out of business
Part think tank and part policy incubator, the CPSE Center for Innovation will encompass five programs
Brownsville’s Lieutenant Amanda Ely makes history with her promotion
The SERVPRO Firefighter Challenge League showcases the strength and readiness of the firefighters from around the world
From literal teaching tools to more abstract personal investments, there are several ways to level up your skills
The DNC workload underscores the need for 20 more ambulances and additional paramedics to ease the burden on current staff, the union said
Jason Caughey, fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority in Wyoming, shares tips for creating a strong command culture
Let’s take a beat before panicking over the proposed changes to the Fire Brigade Standard
Lt. Kiel Samsing addresses the balance that firefighters must strike between quick, intuitive thinking and slower, deliberate reasoning
Firefighters are looking to their supervisors for improved communication, support and empowerment, and training and professional development opportunities
Download your copy to learn about how leadership woes are impacting staffing, morale and more
Miami Fire Rescue PIO Ignatius Carroll’s calm demeanor and reassuring presence is well-known to many residents
Somerset and Friedens Fire Department merger will improve daytime staffing and provide more recruitment and fundraising opportunities
Does your crew demonstrate the perfect ‘swing’ – in sync on the fireground?
Newbern Mayor Patrick Braxton was the only person to run for office and had been blocked from exercising his duties
The Apopka City Council had issued a vote of no confidence in 2023 following Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
During a congressional hearing, Kimberly Cheatle said the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the Trump rally
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Guidance for embracing strategic, integrated community risk reduction
Trenton Fire Director Kenneth Douglas’ earlier patch controversy is overshadowed by fixing firehouses, buying new gear and improving morale
The Decatur mayor and a fire department lieutenant are in conflict over comments made during an EMS call and social media posts about city leadership and a fatal police shooting.
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