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.
Downtime together is becoming the rarest call firefighters answer
How to implement mayday-focused policies in an actionable and relatable way that builds muscle memory for these events
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
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
He was on scene as the EMS incident command and said more than 100 EMS, fire and police personnel from several municipalities and counties responded
Our projects are our future, so it’s time we prioritize them accordingly
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Leaders should encourage members to merge, even pass on occasion, as they accelerate on the highway to success
Fuel loads, overhead storage and exposure concerns make garage fires anything but ordinary
The transition from shift work to desk work typically brings a more sedentary lifestyle that needs to be actively resisted
It’s vital to know the role of emotional intelligence and how you will define success
A law enforcement tool could be the framework we need to develop a fire service-focused model
Sharing three lessons learned from the Tulsa Fire Department’s current fleet crisis
Leaders at less-active firehouses must strike a balance between training and downtime for crews
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