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.
Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes
ICs never have the fortune of hindsight and are always wishing they knew more. If they get it right, the team is responsible; if they get it wrong, the IC is responsible
We must expand our focus beyond being a functionally proficient firefighter to foster our intellectual, spiritual and creative sides
The most important thing a leader can do is offer a listening ear to those they encounter going through a tough time
Grit – an attitude of determination to never give up – is a key predictor of long-term success
Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making
Our current organizational structure causes authority-responsibility mismatches, creating frustration for everyone
How to identify the right trainer, build a program and encourage ownership in the process
Firefighters can apply for second-semester courses, which will take place at the Emmitsburg, Maryland, campus from April to September 2022
Shackleton’s guidance and perseverance under unimaginable conditions can be emulated by all fire officers
Fire service legal expert Curt Varone explains why fire service discipline is so different than discipline in “cubicle world”
Chief Bashoor takes a high-level look at the complex issues of discipline among the ranks
All chiefs must be able to explain the how and why of our budget to our members, citizens, union reps and elected officials
Humans are hard-wired to share stories; we must harness this instinct and use it to better the fire service
Eight principles to ensure self-disciplined progress among your members
The chief shares his experience during his first year in the top spot and details how the department weathered the COVID-19 storm
The reversal came during a raucous meeting as firefighters, town residents and elected officials shouted over one another, bitterly divided over the confirmation
The award recognizes leaders with exemplary impact on the national level in firefighter advocacy and fire prevention, mitigation and response
Factors to consider when deciding when “enough is enough” – and how to foster a smooth transition
Firefighter Bridget Martin, 18, filed complaints against former Delphos Fire Chief Kevin Streets, prompting the investigation
Forge a solid foundation now to avoid the awkward buddy-to-boss transitions down the road
Leaders must focus on consistency, fairness and support
Organizations play an important role in the health and well-being of their individual members – here are 5 ways your department can promote resilience in the ranks
The Pittsburgh chief also addresses the process of improving the department’s ISO rating and how the department has weathered the COVID-19 storm
Optimism is less a personality trait and more a strategy for how to deal with outside events – and strategies can be learned
It’s vital to make decisions rooted in doing what’s right for our organizations to prevent negativity from spreading
LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas leads a panel discussion about this defining moment for the department
A nearly 250-page report described leadership that needs “immediate intervention” and a lack of on-scene management that lead to firefighter deaths
The decision by Anchorage Fire Chief Doug Schrage drew criticism from the local fire union leaders who raised concerns about public safety
City leaders had hoped to settle the matter in a court of law, but the city’s insurance carrier elected to settle instead
Chief Goldfeder advises a reader who wants to use the EAP system but worries about confidentiality
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