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.
Strategic hiring, governance and financial foresight form the foundation of high-performing fire districts
Now more than ever, public safety leaders are called to lead not just with authority, but with authenticity
Downtime together is becoming the rarest call firefighters answer
Biden’s appearance marks the first time a president has participated in the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control since Harry Truman in 1947
Going beyond Chief Brunacini’s guidance to “Be nice”
How these institutions changed firefighting – and my career trajectory
Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction
A nonprofit group of Hispanic firefighters connects with the community and mentors potential firefighters
Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association President Larry Calderone cited wages and “no forced overtime ... and, arguably, greater respect” as the reason for the exodus
Relieving a chief but allowing them to continue to be a firefighter is only going to create problems
The “State of Science” event will feature presentations from fire service leaders detailing challenges and proposed solutions to the fire problems facing the nation
The National Fire Protection Association has announced its theme for this year: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
When wedges are used correctly, there’s often very little force needed to create a large enough door gap
You cannot fill another’s bucket if your own bucket is empty; invest in yourself
Unpacking the command-focused survey results and how ICs can level up their skills through training and operations
Taking ownership is about caring in the direction of the organization – whether it’s successful, whether everyone is safe
How to manage inside-out rescues, who runs command, when to engage the suppression team and more questions addressed
A list of relevant and authoritative situational awareness resources for use by fire and EMS leaders
Now is the time for us to start thinking of command as a multi-person staffed function, just like we staff our other units
Copenhagen residents have 30 days to collect signatures on a petition requesting a public vote on the department’s closure
In this video, risk management expert Gordon Graham explains how making a point to actively listen can assist first responders while on scene
Data analysis pinpoints at-risk populations that can be targeted for CRR strategies – if your department has the bandwidth
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