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.
From checklists to command-post placement, leaders must build the foundation for confident command
After the new chief moved to oust three captains, 13 Jefferson firefighters resigned, taking 133 years of experience
Minnesota firefighters continue to support one another and serve the department with a monthly breakfast that helps maintain their identity as firefighters
The Dallas program combines counseling, intervention with staff psychologists, peer support to help deal with stress and traumatic incidents
Dr. Candice McDonald shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity to inspire fire and EMS leaders at ImageTrend Connect
While not a replacement for the gated wye, the leader line is a great option at fires that require longer stretches
The chief details the biggest firefighter health and wellness risks and offers simple ways to build accountability
How have some members strayed so far from our basic duty to care for our citizens?
New Hope FFs followed their chief and resigned over what they call a hostile work environment and an order to return from a mutual-aid call
Union says as many as half of the FFs who fight fires on USFS land could resign if no permanent solution improves pay
Fire families often bear an unacknowledged burden of stress rooted in staffing challenges
Firefighters speak up about how fire departments can better manage the staffing crisis to reduce stress levels
Former Birmingham students applaud the FDNY leadership for denouncing the use of firefighters against students in civil rights protests
Fire departments can help members by providing comprehensive wellness services
Training on how to stage apparatus at different types of incident types yields two clear benefits for real-world scenarios
The Indianapolis battalion chief highlights the power of company officers to quash negativity
Chief Joe Jardin claims Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh ignored a call to support the ban and would not invite city council members to training on the fires
A newly diagnosed cancer patient doesn’t have the best relationship with the chief
Outside of formal consolidation, there are useful ways to improve coordination through common dispatch centers, training standards and ICS
The Town of Watertown asks the City of Watertown for fire assistance while the town becomes a combination FD
The IFSI director – who is also responsible for unleashing Zam on the world – highlights how to stay engaged and current in your learning
When poorly written or overly broad anti-nepotism requirements are applied to firefighters, difficult problems can arise
Odessa firefighters share the challenges and rewards that come with the job
While not a legal requirement like for police officers, firefighters may witness inappropriate behavior on fire scenes that necessitates intervention
The battalion chief talks passion for the job, fighting complacency, empowering your leaders, and the difference between being right and being effective
Goldfeder sounds off: “I’m sick and tired of volunteers quitting because it’s not PERFECT”
‘Slow down or you’re going to get hurt’ – wise words from youth still matter today
Company officers should take account of our members’ abilities, physicality and mental health every shift
Part of being a good manager is watching for personal traits, distractions and other concerns that might lead to line-of-duty deaths
The Professional Fire Fighters Association of South Carolina statements are the latest in a growing public feud between FFs and chief
How to “own” the incident through quick, accurate and ongoing information
We work until all options are exhausted, on the fireground and at the depths of the ocean
Union brings up low-staffing, delayed response times, safety problems before the fire that killed Firefighter James Muller and injured six others
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