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 FireRescue1 community speaks up about leadership, training, technology adoption, member advocacy and more
Small amounts of time and money can save you a lot of grief — and billions of dollars downstream
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
Knowing how to build an incident action plan and practicing it to proficiency is critical for all fire officers
Many aspects of a trans-Atlantic effort to foresee the fire service’s future have come to fruition
Decreasing productivity, lack of participation, bullying as humor, and a loss of confidence are the first signs of a problematic atmosphere in your firehouse
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers discuss the magnitude of the epidemic and the challenges it presents for the fire and EMS service
A large-scale event will push everyone, company officers included, outside their comfort zone, but firefighter safety must remain a top priority
The annual conference brings together EMS leaders, medical directors, chief officers, quality improvement leaders and government officials
“I Can’t Save You, But I’ll Die Trying: The American Fire Culture” discusses fire safety and the issues firefighters face
Fire-Rescue International conference speaker breaks down the legal issues that are important to fire and EMS departments
Fire-Rescue International conference speakers give strategies for success before taking on the role as a new chief
The program brings together a group of current and future leaders to foster a diverse and inclusive leadership and workforce
Those who stubbornly cling to outdated methods show contempt for firefighter safety
Firefighters are uniquely positioned in their communities to see real needs that may be overlooked by others
While the large societal problems are daunting, company officers can play a role in preventing and mitigating disaster at unauthorized-use sites
A cybersecurity expert offers a soup-to-nuts IoT security guide for every organization, individual and device with confidential data to protect
While not deadly, this disease can sideline a firefighter’s promising career
The study showed decision-making was often intuitive and reflexive, with officers affected by past experiences of similar incidents
Training, good leadership, mentoring, and yes, pranks all contribute to creating the best possible firefighters, but hazing has no place in the fire service
Once something is taught, it takes practice to get from understanding to mastery, and that’s where well-constructed drills come into play
Oklahoma City Fire Chief Keith Bryant has served as chief since 2005 and started his career in 1977 as a firefighter in the U.S. Army
To fully end hazing requires a strong push from the top down and the bottom up within a fire department
As chief, Diana Matty would command a department with 228 employees and an annual budget of $35.7 million
In-person communication can be a logistics nightmare, but there are times it is the only way for a chief to get important messages to the entire department
The fire captain allegedly made “callous comments” about bullying to families of new recruits
Diana Matty, who joined West Palm Beach Fire Rescue at 18 years old, was told that said she would be chief one day if she worked hard enough
A sense of entitlement and diminishing leadership are putting the fire service on life support
The St. Louis POA business manager penned an editorial lauding officers for their promptness and bravery, but criticizing city firefighters
Language and culture can greatly impede a department’s efforts to resolve and prevent emergencies, but there are ways to overcome it
Whether you are a new leader or one looking to improve, this baker’s dozen of top traits will set you on the right course
There are right ways and wrong ways for firefighters to pitch their great ideas to officers
Solvable, and often preventable, administrative problems can trip up fire chiefs, even if their intentions are right
