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.
FDIC 2025 opened with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor that included a popular keynote speech from Ray McCormack
When leaders prioritize their own well-being, they set the stage for a healthier, more resilient workforce
Just like an overgrown rose bush, if your department’s policies, procedures and practices have not been evaluated for efficiency, you will experience a lack of growth in all areas
Chief Chris James had accepted a position as a deputy manager in South Carolina but lost the job offer
Between order and delivery, there’s plenty a fire officer can do to prepare the crew for their new baby
The city council owes it to the memory of their faithful public servant to make a meaningful change to help those still on the job
City officials stand with the fire chief and the pace of reforms to training, staffing and bringing in private ambulances
Fire Chief Washington Espinoza talks about the challenges of running a fire department in a southern Peruvian city of 250,000 with almost no money
The term first responder has outlived its usefulness to the point of becoming detrimental to those who respond first
SOPs built around general expectations rather than specific behaviors will improve morale and be easier to enforce
The medical director’s resignation is the latest failure for a department entrusted with the care of the nation’s capital citizens and visitors
Fire chiefs need to foster opportunities for incident commanders to develop their situational awareness skills through training and experience
Firefighters, EMTs and paramedics have an obligation to respond regardless of their opinions about addiction and Narcan
These short-cut mistakes can quickly compound into bigger issues that compromise safety and the fire attack
Former Fire Chief Carlos Huertas retired in January after 35 years on the job
Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck
Fire Chief Digital Edition - Winter 2016 focuses on how far we’ve come in helping firefighters and what our next steps are
Mayor Jim Kenny said whoever ends up landing the top job will have to tackle a variety of complicated and controversial issues
A fire captain and fire department employee claimed an officer was unprofessional and disrespectful during a traffic stop; they recanted their report after being shown body camera footage
Chief Gregory Dean said the department’s biggest issue is that it’s not equipped to handle a growing number of medical calls
Fire Chief Kerri Donis said the report isn’t about blame, but should be viewed as a handbook to guide firefighters and prevent another accident from happening
As with EMS or hazmat training, fire chiefs must approach diversity training with a long-term view
The growing number of limited English speakers raises the urgency for fire chiefs to have a solid plan for communicating with them in times of need
Tony Veney has been a firefighter for 21 years; he said he wants to inspire other minorities in the area to volunteer
Without each of these characteristics, officers cannot lead by example and set the tone for the next generation of leaders
The 16-year veteran Kristan Mauer has served as an engine captain and temporary battalion chief
Not allowing firefighters to buy commemorative badges is a fight not worth having and distracts focus from event preparation
Ralph Black served for 27 years at the New Haven Fire Department and retired in 2014 after eight years as assistant chief of operations
Occupants in stacked vehicles is a challenge for extrication and stabilization; here’s how to do it safely
Michael Mullane, 68, was a firefighter for more than four decades; he also represented the IAFF for more than 30 years as vice president
Here are three steps to train firefighters to be comfortable in the spotlight and not need to be in it
Whether using hydrants or tank dumps, pre-incident planning is critical to making sure there’s enough water for any fire
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