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.
Investigators faulted the Newark Fire Division for inadequate training, tactical errors and a decision to send firefighters into a hazardous cargo hold
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
The city of Pawtucket dismissed four firefighters and accepted the resignations of four more firefighters following an internal investigation into alleged criminal activity and violations of public trust
Bruno died in 2011 from complications from a fall at age 83; he served as chairman of the NFFF for almost 10 years
These leaders took measured steps to make whole-scale changes in a change-resistant combination fire department, and came away with member buy in
Firefighters and instructors who think they can stop drilling on skills are dead wrong, and brain science explains why
Case studies and anecdotes can serve as a powerful call to action
Chief John Sinclair has been in the fire and emergency service for 39 years and a member of the IAFC for 25 years
If you are a boss and are offended by any of the following, well I’m sorry for that
Sometimes constructive criticism is OK, but other times it is just plain annoying
The most important thing a fire officer has to know is the capabilities of his or her people
A new approach to hiring EMTs, paramedics, firefighters and police officers described at EMS World Expo
A mentally engaged and stimulated firefighter is safer and more productive; getting them more engaged is not as hard as it seems
The fire and emergency service is a dynamic profession, and it’s up to each member to continue to improve
An investigation found they used racial and homophobic slurs; it also uncovered bullying
A recent study makes some fundamentally wrong, and right, assertions about firefighter safety practices
Much has changed in the fire service as a result of 9/11, here’s a look at what we learned and failed to act on, and those things we simply didn’t learn
Much has changed in the fire service as a result of 9/11, here’s a look at what we learned and failed to act on, and those things we simply didn’t learn
It is nearly impossible to end communication with a civilian on a polite, rational note when it starts with threats and disrespect
In order for fire service leaders to see the future, they have to clearly see the present
Fortunately, there are steps fire chiefs can take to make this job easier for the officers and the firefighters
Getting water on a fire quick makes a lot of other problems go away, and that’s even more critical given modern fuel loads
These performance attributes have been consistently seen whether in the private business sector or in the fire service.
Whether you are the rejected candidate or rejecting the candidate, how you behave next will set the tone for future success
Here’s a look at how and why adding tangible meaning to fire department goals yields tangible results
Here’s why the education demands and changed expectations make firefighting more of a profession and less of a vocation
Directing firefighters to better health and fitness in the station will keep them safer on the fireground
The firefighter made two posts threatening to run over Black Lives Matter protesters if they were blocking a highway when he was driving home
Each of these 20th century chiefs made major contributions to firefighter effectiveness and safety
Similarities between the business world and the fire service on diversity informs the depth of the issue
Knowing your fire department’s stats can improve operations and firefighter safety, making you an all-star in protecting life and property
Chris Cebollero and Greg Friese, MS, NRP, discuss EMS MCI response lessons learned from protests turned violent in Ferguson and Dallas
Love or hate that part of the job, every fire chief needs to know how to get the most out of their elected officials
