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.
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the power of teamwork, accountability and raising up the next generation of leaders
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
Chiefs Trisha Wolford, Steven Locke, Ernest Malone and James Silvernail have begun their 2025-2026 terms
Lessons learned from organizational culture-focused research
Firefighters are naturally good problem-solvers but notoriously conflict-averse
As a fire officer, there are times you’ll have to be a referee between firefighters and not properly playing the role will only worsen the conflict
It’s critical that fire officers know how to best mitigate hostilities between members
23 Chicago firefighters allege the city and fire department violated their constitutional rights by searching personal vehicles for weapons after an anonymous tip
Visibility and clear expectations are essential to establishing a strong dynamic with your team
How fire service leaders can manage the members who take shots from afar and anchor themselves in toxic environments
We can’t all have FDNY-level staffing, but we must find staffing solutions to enhance fireground operations and survival
There is really no substitute for face-to-face interaction and connections made during NFA programs, events and social outings
Mayor Frank Davis described the NFA as a backbone of the community, noting that a prolonged shutdown “could have a devastating effect for our little town”
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
Following in the footsteps of a WWII commander who exemplified how to prioritize both the members and the mission
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 9
Every fire department, regardless of size or whether they are a career or volunteer organization, needs both written policies and procedures
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
The departments faced complaints over alleged Confederate flag displays and unlawful applications asking about citizenship and felony history
With significant change afoot at the national level, perhaps now is the time to reposition the fire service to better recognize – and elevate – our role in government
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
When an organization underreacts, it can give tacit permission for inappropriate behavior; overreacting can waste resources and even damage trust and morale
With available tuition discounts, higher education can enhance a firefighter’s career growth, salary and leadership potential
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
Someone needs to step up, but who takes that step will depend on your staffing
Chief Marc Bashoor told Wolf Blitzer that the training pause will lead to a “degradation in our services”
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