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.
From entry-level to chief, these firefighter interview questions will help prep your answers to reveal character, competence and leadership potential
Areas of focus included preparing for wildfire and WUI events, managing lithium battery fires, and new approaches to firefighter health and wellness
An Emerson fire captain has been charged with forgery and tampering with fit-testing records
Duty speaks louder than words, and we must do what we were sworn to do –protect the lives of everyone
Working every day to improve your knowledge, skills and attitude earns your right to wear the patch
How firefighters are being impacted by the protests and riots following the death of George Floyd
Hamilton Fire Department EMS Coordinator Mark Mignery is the first EMS coordinator in the state to receive the designation
Reflecting on why other officers didn’t speak up during George Floyd’s detainment
An enduring lesson for public safety leadership in recent years is that the public wants and expects accurate information, transparency
The personal risks and magnitude of suffering with the pandemic are something no one should have to face alone
Disparaging posts send local officials scrambling to rebuild trust during already tense times
Capt. Frank Leto, deputy director of the New York Fire Department Counseling Service, outlines how COVID-19 impacted members’ behavioral health, and how the department is meeting their needs
Chiefs speak of balancing the pain of injustice and their duty to serve the community
A random encounter with a Latvian prompted my commitment to learn something new every day
Battalion Chief Michele Fitzsimmons has been with the department for 19 years and comes from a family of FDNY firefighters
Tips for fighting the failure to lead at an individual and organizational level
It will take a unique mix of leadership, external communications and technological solutions to reverse the downward trend in volunteerism
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with NVFC Chair Steve Hirsch about fire service volunteerism, recruitment and retention efforts, and professionalism
Five strategies to find a lifestyle that allows you to balance your career, health and relationships
Don’t let the current crisis destroy your previously identified individual goals and departmental priorities
Sargent talks military comparisons, personnel issues and the lost art of fire service storytelling
Chief jona olsson won the IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year Award in 2012
Focusing on positivity, communication and connection can help members feel supported
Reflecting on the Cuban Missile Crisis and how leaders can employ the lessons learned to manage a national emergency
Fire Chief Kevin Cooney and Deputy Chief Edward Rush discuss operational challenges, budgets, recruitment and other hurdles facing volunteer departments
Company officers can serve as a much-needed constant amid the chaos
Books and movies to help fire service personnel broaden their knowledge base and stay entertained
Individual accomplishment serves the greater good of the entire crew
How to control emotions, use technology and “practice perfect” to enhance fireground communications
Strategies the IC can employ to effectively coordinate resources and handle the growing list of tasks
Preparing members for greater responsibility, including serving as the incident commander
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