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.
Police believe a Wood Lake firefighter was driving under the influence of alcohol when the fire engine overturned after leaving school homecoming festivities
Did one inappropriate comment justify the job-ending consequence?
Webb helped launch the AFG program, backed USFA and the National Fire Academy, and fought to keep Congress’ Fire Services Caucus bipartisan
The legacy of followership is true to the past and focused on the future
Learn how to plan for major industry shifts – both on the fireground and at the firehouse – and how to navigate these transitions successfully
Navigating incident and operational briefings, team feedback and morale, and hot washes
Assistant Chief Kevin Brennan and Deputy Assistant Chief Charles “Chuck” Downey, who leads the FDNY Fire Academy, made requests this week
This year’s theme focuses on the perfect storm of staffing challenges, plus how firefighters are managing stressors
This year’s theme focuses on the perfect storm of staffing challenges, plus how firefighters are managing stressors
The concept of wellness encompasses the whole body, and leaders play a role in supporting the physical, mental and emotional needs of first responders
The Apopka fire union wants Chief Sean Wylam replaced for lack of accountability and failing to make safety improvements in the wake of Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
The judge rejected the chiefs’ argument that the department wouldn’t be able to handle a major crisis without them
Decatur Fire & Rescue Lt. Michael Leonard is pushing back after being accused of mishandling a conflict with a crewmember over mandatory OT
Terryl Brown was chief legal counsel and deputy commissioner for legal affairs, and Frank Dwyer was the deputy commissioner for public information
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Erik Gabliks, Dr. Sara Jahnke and Chief Bryan Frieders hope to inspire health-focused action – and talk some serious smack along the way
The plaintiffs, Assistant Chiefs Joe Jardin, Michael Gala and Fred Schaaf, demand that a total of 11 chiefs get their old jobs back
This Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department exercise guides new members and challenges them to own their vision and mission
The first firefighter-influencer of the modern era shares how his early speaking nerves transformed into a love of making comedy videos
Identifying a handful of key traits can be a game-changer in fostering a healthy organizational culture
We can honor our past and maintain our traditions without dismissing new, better and safer ways of doing the job
The incident in Ohio serves as a reminder for all first responders to both train and coordinate early and often with community partners
Leaders make decisions that affect individual employees and the organization as a whole. Who do you look to as a leader?
We have to train company officers how to deal with these issues
Among a sea of strong candidates, how does an aspiring company or chief officer stand out?
Pfeifer will manage day-to-day operations; the retired chief is known for his work in counterterrorism and disaster preparedness
The latest request comes amid reports that staff chiefs are angry over a leaked audio recording of their closed-door meeting with Commissioner Kavanagh
“Emergency responders need to become students of history. It’s one of the easiest ways to avoid becoming the subject of history repeating itself,” says Graham
Other firefighters died so you could live – so wear your damn gear already!
EMS leaders described Dr. Leonard Cobb as a giant, pioneer and luminary whose work “touched the lives of thousands worldwide”
The personal traits that fire service leaders should consider during the hiring and promotional selection process
Six traits and behaviors are common among successful leaders
Two fire service leaders demonstrate the humility and honor in sharing these sentiments
Probies should be able to demonstrate proficiency with stretching a hoseline, VEIS, masking up, and key policies and procedures
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