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.
Chiefs Trisha Wolford, Steven Locke, Ernest Malone and James Silvernail have begun their 2025-2026 terms
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail
“Chief Bruno” leaves a legacy of improving customer service and enacting change in the fire service
Fire/EMS leaders and employees share the responsibility in clearly communicating expectations and performance
Through effective training and coaching, fire chiefs can prepare their volunteer firefighters to achieve desirable outcomes without being overbearing
A cross-agency collaboration in Lowell, Mass., uses an overdose data-driven approach to improve performance and save lives
Lessons for fire leadership gleaned from the IAFC/VCOS Yellow Ribbon Report on emotional and behavioral health in firefighters
Educating firefighters about responding to emergencies including electrolyte releases, overheated batteries, fires and environmental events involving ESS
Leaders take action, constantly strive to improve their leadership skills and hold other team members accountable for their actions
Firefighter Bart van Leeuwen advocated for better firefighter education to help fire departments implement game-changing information technology
Fire and civic leaders from around the world encouraged attendees to serve their communities with passion in the best job in the world
Firefighters must remain mentally engaged in assessing the conditions to determine when positive outcomes can be safely achieved
Leading through positive example and clear expectations crafts firefighters who achieve their full potential
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
