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.
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Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
What you need to consider when purchasing UV-C devices for cleaning fire and EMS vehicles to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and other pathogens
Find ways to prove your worth, cut where you can, and maintain the safety of your members
Manhattan Beach Fire Chief Daryn Drum was terminated for using the phrase “not taking our foot off their throat,” among other comments, during a meeting
Crews detail a dramatic rescue of two individuals trapped in a ranch-style home
IAFF Local 82 President Mark Lakosky questioned Chief John Fruetel’s decision to not call in reinforcements and to allow buildings to burn
Focus on your members, budget, planning for the future, and strong leadership
Breaking a groupthink mentality requires two key skills – and support from leadership
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Cathie Patterson at FEMA to help departments prepare more successful grants
Reflecting on the all-hazards nature of fire service response
Gary Mayor Jerome Prince addressed the racism allegations against Fire Chief Sean O’Donnell in a video posted Monday
Akron Fire Lt. Russell Brode, former president of IAFF Local 330, is remembered as an advocate for firefighter safety
Chief Nathan Trauernicht details how firefighters can participate in the 2020 Safety Stand Down
Committed leadership, mission-focus and a data-informed mindset will allow us to effectively manage the financial challenges ahead
Tiverton Fire Chief Joseph P. Mollo III resigned over management differences with Town Administrator Christopher Cotta
To make progress, we must first condemn such racism and acknowledge our role in its continued existence
Three pillars to help leaders embrace and manage organizational change
Let them say you did the right things for the right reasons, treated everyone fairly, and gave your all on every call
When you join a department, you agree to act and serve to the best of your abilities to meet the expectations of your community and uphold an ethical code.
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
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