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.
With medical calls on the rise, deploying smaller, agile units may be the key to saving money — and lives
Just like training in the field, consistent practice builds a reliable, confident speaking style
Following a nationwide search, Bass selected Deputy Chief Jaime Moore to lead a department under scrutiny for its wildfire response
“I really didn’t catch them, just tried to break their fall, but I went for it,” said Warrensburg Fire Protection Chief Keith Hackl
The solution to creating a safety margin is understanding the dragons we face and learning the lessons to be more proficient and go home safely
The director of the Master of Public Safety program at the Univ. of Virginia addresses some of the leadership challenges currently facing the fire service
The La Pine Professional Firefighters Association Local 3387 is taking issue with Pine Rural Fire Protection District Chief Michael Supkis
The Briarcliffe Fire Company had been suspended because of comments about Black firefighters and community members
The suit alleges that the city violated the California Public Records Act by denying requests for documents regarding former Chief Deputy Fred Mathis
A message to the states that have not yet changed their association name to reflect that both men and women serve our communities
Focus on service, ownership, unity and progressiveness to help your organization grow the department
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
The joint fire leadership agreement for the cities of Brea and Fullerton was in place for more than a decade
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, founder of the International Public Safety Data Institute, has served in fire and emergency services since 1987
Don’t worry, you can still experience elements of the show from afar
In order to effectively progress your department, it’s important to make sure you are comparing your organization with similar departments in your area
The goal of ERSI’s new reporting tool at ReportStruckBy.com is to improve the voluntary reporting, tracking and analysis of struck-by incident data
Tips from Boston EMS for starting a health and wellness program to support member resiliency
Vancouver Fire Station 2 includes Captain Heidi Parr and Firefighters Melissa Anthony and Hannah Nelson
“Breaking barriers is possible,” said Queen Anunay, who until recently led the EMS division
Download the free white paper to learn what you need to prepare and what to look for in a lender
It’s time for ICs to reevaluate the first-arriving transport options and coordination with the facilities that will receive patients
If we can’t decide what’s best for the fire service, then someone else will decide for us
The Crested Butte Fire Protection District fire chief shares how his department has navigated the challenge, plus its impact on recruitment and retention
The award recognizes one volunteer and one paid fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
Real challenges of an MCI from a metropolitan city’s perspective
From issues of trust, conflict and commitment to accountability avoidance and inattention, dysfunction can render a team utterly ineffective
The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
This week’s photo is part of a slideshow showcasing the heroic actions of Ukrainian firefighters as their country remains under attack from Russian forces
Rebecca Booker has served as a certified Fire and Life Safety Educator, arson investigator and firefighter, and she developed the Home Safety Survey
‘We are always there for each other’: Reflecting on the lifelong friendships formed at the NFA-adjacent pub
Keeping the strain on EMS providers front of mind
