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.
Wearing proper gear and following strong radio communication protocols can significantly impact broader performance and safety
Great leaders know when to coach, when to cut and how to build a growth-focused culture
A Thunderbolts baseball game was canceled when a Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water onto the field after a hit ball damaged his vehicle
How fire service leaders can help their members build a resilient mind, employ functional fitness, and access useful nutrition and sleep resources
The Copenhagen Fire Department is required to continue to supply fire protection until a new arrangement can be made with the towns it services
The International Public Safety Leadership & Ethics Institute offers a guided program of self-discovery to develop a personal leadership approach
Several themes emerged among the thousands of comments from the What Firefighters Want survey respondents
Motivating others to achieve their maximum potential involves deflecting negativity and focusing on what’s good
Who among us, in a moment of fatigue and frustration, hasn’t imagined parking the ambulance somewhere the sun doesn’t shine
Essex County Emergency Services Director Max Thwaits III also served as chief of the Jay VFD and as an EMT for the AuSable Forks Volunteer Ambulance Squad
9/11, tech growth, expanded assignments, and warp-speed changes define the decade
NASA officials say Fire Station 3 has not responded to a fire call in five years, and the other two stations handle 90% of responses
We need to go beyond what went wrong to include what went right – and why
Training, communication and safety mindsets show mixed results, but simple steps can set crews on the path to greatness
Hoquiam Fire Chief Matt Miller and Aberdeen Fire Chief Dave Golding said an RFA would improve staffing and decrease response times
What to do when the training chief blows off your idea for enhanced MCI training following a major incident
Curt Melcher, a 22-year veteran firefighter, was appointed interim chief of the Livermore Falls Fire Rescue Department on July 19 and resigned Friday
Corner positioning often maximizes the resources of the device
Was Coach Jimmy Johnson right in his approach to disciplinary issues?
Two fire departments’ experiences incorporating the multi-faceted “air traffic controller” position into the ranks
Projecting a professional presence can help negate instances of negative behavior
There’s no place for sweeping generalizations during go/no-go decisions on the fireground
Newport News Fire Chief Jeff Johnson received the Alan Brunacini Fire Service Executive Safety Award
The primary goal of mental wellness check-ins is to provide public safety employees with increased quality of life as well as tools to manage their response to stress and trauma
Are you mindful about what’s shared among crewmembers during those front door conversations when it seems no one is around?
Before you start checking boxes, focus first on building your team and fostering crew cohesion
“He’d been nothing but a good fire chief,” Preston Firefighter Christian Collins said about Chase Stanford
While the concept has been around for decades, it’s the buzzy term that’s prompted the recent focus on this approach to work
The cost of overtime in 2021 broke a department record, and the city continues to grapple with understaffing on shifts
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell also delivered the oath to 1st Vice President Chief John Butler, 2nd Vice President Chief Josh Waldo and Treasurer Chief Steven Locke
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Speaking to a room of chief and company officers, Dr. Moore-Merrell outlined a plan to track suicides, attack wildfires and refocus data-gathering
Chiefs Gary Ludwig and Marshall Turbeville were selected for their contributions in the areas of leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity and public service
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