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.
Understanding the culture, conflict and community expectations associated with firefighter risk-taking
“Set the standard": Turn a Florida hazing incident into a training and a culture-reset moment for your crew
Medical experts say the disease risk from a Baltimore County paramedic’s alleged contamination of co-workers’ food and items is minimal, but firefighters report significant anxiety and uncertainty
Leaders who model “not knowing” foster environments where members feel they can explore new ideas and offer solutions
Baltimore County Fire Chief Joanne Rund led the department through the pandemic and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Reflections on leadership from an IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
Attorney for one of the families said the city neglected abandoned properties leading firefighters to believe protections were in place
Norfolk Fire Chief Sidney Carroll joined the department in 1982
Beginning in July, the county’s nine individual volunteer departments will be placed into the hierarchy of the Napa County Fire Department
Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department
Fire service leader, FireRescue1 contributor used writing to share his cancer experience with other firefighters
For some, the private sector beckons while others may explore career transitions within the trades – but we can stop this exodus
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
A three-step roadmap for cultural transformation
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
Deputy District Chief (ret.) Steve Chikerotis served 36 years with the Chicago Fire Department
Fire Chief Scott Thompson warned against leaning so far toward firefighter safety that fire victim safety is compromised, leading to tragedy and heightened scrutiny
The battalion chief explains his empathy for firefighters who are burned out or not feeling passion for the job – because he’s been there
The U.S. Forest Service has created 44 leadership teams for large fires and hopes to hire over 11,000 firefighters
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
Putney residents blamed the crisis in the fire department on poor communication and a lack of respect for the members
Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg lists improving firefighter mental health, wellnes as an initial objective
What you do, how you act and the relationships you build now matter down the road, so get out of your comfort zone, put in the work and enjoy the ride
It’s hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos
The Fairfax County (Virginia) firefighter-paramedic talks crew bonding, firefighter reproductive health, and banishing ego to create space for vulnerable conversations
Fate of the Springfield Township fire chief and assistant chief is uncertain pending decision from board of trustees
21 Carroll County fire, EMS employees have either quit or been fired in the last 10 months
Syracuse Fire Chief Michael J. Monds is in his seventh year as chief, leading 368 firefighters stationed in 10 firehouses across the city
San Diego hasn’t hired an outsider to run its Fire-Rescue Department in more than two decades, but it’s expected to take a harder look at doing so
From department culture to personal self-reflection, several factors can help you answer the question
Syracuse Fire Chief Michael J. Monds looks back at being a firefighter and offers advice on leadership
How random sampling at the final stage of the hiring process impacted diversity among the ranks
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