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
These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated healthcare
Moving the fire officer to the back of the rig, according to FireRescue1 columnist Robert Avsec, is long overdue
Good-spirited jesting that is leadership sanctioned, inclusive and based on mutual admiration can be funny and benefit the community
Hire the right people, lead through example and show appreciation to develop a company of firefighters who exhibit strong values
Be proactive and intentional, with a facilitator who understands fire culture and sexual harassment law when providing firefighter training
Higher education can help firefighters tackle the five biggest challenges facing emergency services today
Lateral hiring, a consultant, a symposium and changing how interviews are handled were all suggestions on how to diversify the department
Apply the concept of fair reach to absorbing knowledge and firefighter training to advance your career and stay safe in the year ahead
New technology, like PASS devices, in-mask SCBA TICs and communications must be implemented proactively though incident command
Communication is key to helping career and volunteer firefighters be champions for a change that is ultimately good for service, the community and the department
Harassment is an ongoing pattern and can only happen when others stand by silently and let it
It’s time to have a courageous conversation about drug and alcohol abuse in the fire service
Rude humor may go with the territory, but hurtful jokes can result in dismissal
Shifting cultural expectations in the fire service and firefighter personal stories are contributing to adoption of best practices in cancer prevention and intervention
Fire truck runs over obstacle that turns out to be sleeping college student
If the fire/EMS profession truly wants to prioritize safety, we must address distracted driving and all the ways we currently make it worse
A fire department’s operating budget is impacted by ISO rating and accreditation, as well as property saved in the eyes of the community
Chief Porter R. Welch shares factors to consider before and while implementing a MIH-CP program
Listen to firefighters and other stakeholders to evaluate what’s needed when planning for a new facility
Promoting recruitment and retention for diversity throughout the firefighter career lifecycle helps departments achieve success today and tomorrow
Moving the fire officer to the back of the rig would allow them to focus on preparing for incident response and command
A fire department is stronger when it understands its community and reflects the diversity of the community through improved recruitment
The VCOS report issues directives for advocating for firefighter mental health education, resources and support programs
Ensure firefighters don’t perceive guidance and coaching as a reprimand to achieve the best results in education and growth
Fire service leaders explain why inclusivity creates a stronger department and counter a common area of contention in advocating for diversity
Climbing the ranks of the fire service often fails to prepare new chiefs to discuss financial issues with local elected and appointed officials
To truly embrace diversity, fire service agencies need to implement change from the top down
Darin White has been interim chief for the last nine months, taking over after Chief Teresa Deloach Reed retired following the Ghost Ship fire
Chief Brunacini had one mission: to make the fire service a safer, more effective and efficient operation
“Chief Bruno” leaves a legacy of improving customer service and enacting change in the fire service
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