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 call for fire service leaders to move beyond response metrics and prove their value through prevention, community trust and measurable risk reduction
Fennessy announced his retirement from the Orange County (Calif.) Fire Authority and the tentative acceptance of the new federal-level director role
Baltimore County officials have removed a paramedic from the workplace after allegations that he filmed himself masturbating in public areas of multiple firehouses
New chiefs, don’t make too many changes too fast or you’ll face significant resistance
Newark Public Safety Director, and former fire chief, Rufus Jackson testified that years had gone by with no training for ship fires
The newest state-of-the-industry survey sharpens the focus on fire department leadership
It may feel counterintuitive at times, but achieving trust starts by showing unilateral respect to everyone, even when you disagree
The Senate bill would allow small city, county departments to hire retired firefighters for chief officer positions
A consolidation plan in Sunbury will cover everything from leadership, staffing and apparatus to avoid duplication of services and improve costs, training
At least 13 witnesses will testify about the Grande Costa d’Avorio fire that killed Newark firefighters Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr .
Leaders set the tone for agency culture across the board — including when it comes to wellness
A firsthand account of not understanding the burden of command
Engine 80 will be used as a “peak-hour engine” because of the high call volume in East Village
Our resistance to standardization and data-driven decision-making only feeds the chaos that runs counter to our mission
It is what we tolerate that will ultimately build the crew’s DNA
Amos Lonokailua-Hewett served for 25 years with the Maui Fire Department
Recent incidents highlight issues of favoritism and territorialism clouding decisions around mutual-aid response
The FireRescue1 community considers what is driving high stress and staffing challenges
Devin Flannery shares his experience with the company officer to chief officer transition
We threaten our organization’s resiliency and progress when we make opinion-based decisions
Classic movies everyone is still watching in the firehouse, top shows of the year, plus resolutions and “words for 2024”
Joint EMS and the Carlisle Fire Department will operate out of a new 14,000-square-foot facility
We know what seems “normal” to us, but ask yourself if these beliefs are rooted in blind acceptance or if it’s time to question the source
As a fire chief, you can’t stop traumatic calls from happening, but you can show up and support your crews before, during and after
Detailing alarm causes, actions to mitigate the incident and fire protection post-incident
Prevention, increased demands and community awareness are what the Woodland Fire Department will address over five years
Aspinwall and Sharpsburg fire departments followed an earlier study calling for departments to merge, improving fire protection
Allingtown Firefighter Samantha Trayer brings her experience as a therapist to a more hands-on job
A fire career isn’t always about flashovers and extrications; it’s often the little things that make the biggest impact on a community
The Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department fire chief will oversee operations across three townships
Remember that it is the person behind the badge, not the badge itself, that truly matters
Engine crews must be prepared to deploy ground ladders correctly, timely and aggressively for rescue
FireRescue1’s newest board members share personal passions and insights about what’s to come in the new year
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