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.
One volunteer and one career chief to be honored at FRI 2025 in Orlando, Florida
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention
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Winning and losing on both fields of play have more in common than you might think, while the stakes for one are much higher
The position came after Chief Ed Wilkerson resigned following an unanimous vote of no confidence
His contentious 21/2 year tenure was punctuated be volunteer resignations and heated conflicts with the rescue squad
Here’s a look at the state of firefighter brotherhood and how that will play into emerging industry trends
For the safety of their community and crew, fire officers must become residential fire sprinkler advocates
Using the right tools to overcome physical obstacles is the first step to reducing the most common fireground injuries
Ernest Malone’s reappointment was ignored by reporters due to the news that Troy Riggs would replace Richard Hite as the police chief
Building the best future for the fire department requires concrete processes; here are 10 things every chief can do toward that end
Contra Costa Fire Protection District chose to partner with AMR for EMS services over investing in EMS ownership
Despite its vital role, the fire service is being left out of the national conversation about terrorism response; that needs to change
The human brain plays tricks on itself to cope and that can lead to dangerous fireground decisions
Tammy Snelgrove became an assistant chief nine years ago and worked hard to rise up the ranks
Shirese Moore said helping others has kept her in the profession; she’s the second woman to hold the battalion chief position with the department
The six-week AFG period overlapping with the holidays makes it all the more important to have the application done right
Chief Clemons: “I don’t look at myself as a role model. I just look at myself as a woman who has worked hard, paved the way for me and my family and been a service to the community.”
Joseph Tomizzi was criticized for allegedly using official powers to conduct unauthorized criminal background checks
The issue of changing the title from fire marshal to fire chief goes back to 2007 when the county tried to consolidate 16 volunteer fire districts
Effective response requires all public safety personnel to have the same strategies and training to most effectively eliminate the threat and save the most lives
Well-firefighters can free trapped victims faster with synchronized cuts and spreads; here’s one six-step example
Peter Lamb, a veteran fire chief and former fire academy director, will replace interim Chief Shawn Murray
The program will allow firefighters to get leadership experience and both departments will get to work and train together
Underlying animosity between the departments harms both and those we’re sworn to protect; here’s how to bring the sides together
A deeper look at the census numbers reveals both where we are and where we may be heading
Effective communication is a learned skill that when practiced becomes second nature
James Stewart has named a chief payroll clerk engaged to his son to serve as acting director while he takes a week-long vacation
A board member said questions about the chief’s leadership skills is not a new issue; two assistant chiefs will are running the department
Only about 3 percent, or 600, of Canada’s 22,000 firefighters are female
The company officer sets the stage for how firefighters use and clean their PPE to protect themselves from occupational cancers
They voted 8-1 to confirm Eric Jones’ appointment; the council president voted ‘no’ because he lacks experience as a firefighter
Kelli Flermoen, a 20-year veteran, will take over for Chief CJ Craven who’s retiring after 35 years with the department
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