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.
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Dr. Nicole Sawyer urges fire service leaders to confront the roots of chronic stress and model accountability for their crews
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community
When a firefighter is confronted with a harrowing situation on the job, the first instinct shouldn’t be to repress the emotion that follows
Embrace firefighter camaraderie, diversity and history while moving forward to embrace the future with passion
While firehouse scandal and negative headlines aren’t completely avoidable, focus on the mission at hand and get in front of bad behavior to improve community and public relations
Conduct a personal 360 size-up to evaluate how your behavior contributes to the success of the mission
A passion for leadership, serving the community and protecting firefighters hallmarks the next step in a career defined by forward progress
Assign MCI member roles, report often and maximize the first five minutes on scene to deploy triage quickly and keep incoming units informed
Cloud-based, passive firefighter accountability systems help incident commanders track personnel movements throughout the incident response
It may seem like millennials are still the young newbies at work, but in reality, it’s the “iGen,” and they are completely different
Scott Orr tackles a controversial proposal to let company officers focus on incident action plans while responding in the apparatus
Transforming into a good leader requires using solid communication techniques and fully understanding a department’s history
It’s time modern firefighters learn the true stories of past fire service visionaries and leaders who helped elevate the fire culture
Every EMS agency adopts innovations at a different pace; how has yours deployed community paramedicine?
Pairing community paramedics with advanced practice providers for home visits to frequent utilizers decreased 911 volumes in a pilot program
Research offers solutions to EMS providers’ hesitation regarding additional duties, hours and changing perception CP programs may bring
Climbing the ranks of Fire and EMS often fails to prepare new chiefs to discuss financial issues with local elected and appointed officials
Results from a survey showed that most departments wish they had additional resources to help prepare and deliver company-level training
If you’ve seen one community paramedicine program, then you’ve seen one program; here’s how successes from four different programs can be translated to new ones
It’s better to decide how many current employees would make great FTOs instead of letting the number of new hires determine the number of FTOs needed
Chiefs Mary Beth Michos and Chris Barron break down what it takes to be Fire Chief of the Year material and what they’ve been doing since they won their awards
Don’t let your professional network, or yourself derail your career path: Examine these five perspectives to map out your path to being a great leader
While technology can assist in some situations, toxic leadership and cultural norms require a different approach
The pre-planning, equipment and exit strategy you need to keep your crew from being the next casualties of a seemingly routine call
This free white paper describes the steps needed to build a case for automated scheduling that aligns with your agency’s goals
These characteristics mark company officer successful in achieving the No. 1 goal: the success of their firefighters and their company
Succession management for the new generations of firefighters as baby boomers retire
Practice your approach to size-ups to remain focused and convey valuable information to your crew on scene
The millennial generation is immersed in technology, and can use their skills to achieve success in the modern-day fire service
For fire departments considering outside assistance with recruitment campaigns, here are some valuable tips on how to find the right consultant
Reframing conclusions about fire-based EMS as theories invites investigation into proof, engages staff and results in real change
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