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.
Veteran fire officials told a Senate hearing the Palisades blaze was a predictable result of failures in local decision-making, not a failure of firefighters
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach was placed on administrative leave by the board, sparking pushback from members
A shift from closed-door goal setting to data-driven, inclusive planning helped IFD move from stalled initiatives to accredited, measurable progress
Video showed the cat, later euthanized, being tossed from the tree by firefighters with a hoseline
Mayor Eric Adams will miss the FDNY memorial while traveling in Albania, drawing sharp criticism from the firefighters’ union
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed
This year’s initiative challenged firefighters to explore the underlying factors that shape mental health challenges in the fire service
Carroll County officials say his operational suspension mirrors his Montgomery County status and reinstatement depends on the case outcome
Despite long-standing scrutiny, FEMA has delivered transformative support to the fire service through programs like NFA, AFG, US&R and NERIS
Lessons from one station build help drive a second design
Pasadena’s plan calls for additional engines, ambulances and a ladder truck as well as new stations to meet growing demands
Police believe a Wood Lake firefighter was driving under the influence of alcohol when the fire engine overturned after leaving school homecoming festivities
Did one inappropriate comment justify the job-ending consequence?
Webb helped launch the AFG program, backed USFA and the National Fire Academy, and fought to keep Congress’ Fire Services Caucus bipartisan
Nine members from Engine 38/Ladder 51 and eight from Engine 43/Ladder 59 were reassigned as the department investigates
It’s essential to establish clear rules, expectations and training for all command functions
Two Montgomery County firefighters face malicious destruction and disorderly conduct charges after spraying engine water onto the field
An internal probe found the Waterbury recruits used phones and computers during the proctored test
Videos allegedly shot at Engine 38/Ladder 51 show rookies doing cake-face pushups and hugging naked men
The fire service technologist offers insights for capturing the interest of digital natives
Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis has led the department since 2018 and holds a master’s degree in operational excellence and process improvement
The Nov. 18 event will feature expert-led sessions that support operational excellence and leadership readiness
An Orlando Fire Department EMT was fired after a months-long investigation into a 34-second video clip where made a comment about women’s voting rights
Strategic hiring, governance and financial foresight form the foundation of high-performing fire districts
Now more than ever, public safety leaders are called to lead not just with authority, but with authenticity
Downtime together is becoming the rarest call firefighters answer
How to implement mayday-focused policies in an actionable and relatable way that builds muscle memory for these events
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
Fort Wayne’s mayor says the union’s social posts about FD leadership fuel anger, pointing to threats from commenters — including a noose image — aimed at Chief Eric Lahey
Cleveland’s chief is on paid leave while the city investigates a now-deleted Facebook repost of a political cartoon days after Kirk’s killing
A third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized
Step outside the boundaries of your traditional professional role to help find funding when it’s needed most
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