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.
Despite greater awareness and support, firefighters still face high rates of PTSD, depression and suicide
Fresh off reinstatement, Fire Chief Jamie Jent proposed adding four full-time firefighters to improve response times and keep pace with a 56% rise in calls
Just three months in, Wagener’s chief and assistant chief quit after citing a plunge in tax revenue, unsafe equipment and no-shows from town leaders
Members of the D.C. Firefighters Association Local 36 stood in support as two firefighters arrived at a police station
Macomb Universal Ambulance Services will provide up to 18 ambulances over 4 months to manage the summer call volume and avoid FF burnout
Detailing the U.S. Fire Administration initiative to create consistency of messaging among the fire service’s many organizations and agencies
The Bethlehem firefighters’ union says Chief Warren Achey has failed to address grievances and made threats over staffing
A labor report assessed fines for several safety violations after 8 Hampton firefighters were injured in apartment fire
Union says the department only functions because personnel work additional 24-hour shifts each month
Supporters on both sides gathered at the Greensboro city council meeting to protest Capt. Dustin Jones’s firing
In Central Virginia, future police and fire leaders learn from working together
Common questions about when firefighters in bunker gear and SCBA can make a save and when to wait for the hazmat team
We can gain more influence by becoming a productive follower than a resistant one
Days before starting firefighter training EMT Arnaldo Rodriguez was brought before Chief Michael Gala and ordered to stay home
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said the World Trade Center Health Program “is facing massive cuts in just a few years.”
The chief highlights the immense responsibility, plus the importance of support, that comes with his new role at the Foundation
The Myrtle Beach (S.C.) training chief talks go/no-go decision-making, plus creating a culture that prioritizes action
Encouraged to join the department by a group she now leads, Wilson hopes to elevate the role of diversity in hiring practices
Reflecting on my time as chief and the honor of being the IAFC’s 2022 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
Dr. Daniel Madrzykowski and Peg Paul were among the honorees during the annual National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner in Washington, D.C.
“Change everything you can right away” and other bad advice for new leaders
Industry leaders weigh in on celebrating EMS Week amidst the forces shaping the EMS landscape
Because of EMS, emergency care begins closer to the point of illness or injury than ever before
80% of the Reedy Creek Fire Department’s 185 staff members signed off on the deal, paving the way for a significant bump in starting pay and benefits
Fire Chief Reggie Johnson and Communications Shift Supervisor David Bradshaw address the mayday call, fill-in response, and heroic acts amid loss of life
Go/no-go decisions are often the toughest for ICs managing expanding incident types
If you have a problem with the tactics in another organization, get over it, get over yourself and move on
Evaluating the operational period and logistics, plus the “tactical trifecta,” to gauge response level
Create an experience people want to be a part of and share community impact to inspire potential members
Preplanning is an integral part of the fire service’s responsibilities and should be a priority for all departments
Informed decision-making must occur before, during and after the incident
Whether to send crews into the warm zone is one of the most difficult for ICs
The EMS leader and advocate emphasizes putting the workforce at the top, with leaders giving them every opportunity to succeed
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