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.
How do we inspire our members to grow and take the reins for the future?
Facing rising wildfire risk and funding challenges, Santa Clara County will merge its two fire districts this summer
How will the future of fire and EMS be impacted by federal government change, force multiplier technology and a new frontier for trauma patient care
A department that experiences an LODD can’t change the past, but it can affect the future to ease pain and prevent more deaths
An investigation found that he tolerated a culture of fear, intimidation and hostile management at the firehouse
Chief Louis Bright III was credited with bringing peace and stability to the department and criticized for not disciplining anyone in connection to firefighter Stanley Wilson’s line of duty death
Not every firefighter reacts the same way to a bad call and a cookie-cutter debriefing may do more harm than good
Understanding how and why nozzles work better prepares firefighters to make quick, effective knock downs
Capt. John Darmanin said he was demoted because he spoke out about the understaffed unit’s backlog of incomplete investigations
Recent fire-behavior research findings have been nothing short of groundbreaking; but can the next generation of fire chiefs expect more of the same?
Some fire departments have fully incorporated fire-behavior research findings into their strategies and tactics; here’s how those chiefs pulled it off
The military’s methodical approach to identifying and developing leaders can help the fire service raise its leadership game
He said he was scapegoated with false and overblown allegations intended to deflect public attention from deeper cultural deficiencies in the department
Officials said letting Chief Mike Balzer go was a personal matter and didn’t comment any further
When crime drops, cops are doing their jobs; when fires drop, firefighters are lazy — here’s how to overcome that perception
A small fire at the seminary housing the pope put one fire department’s planning and execution to the test
Being a strong leader is a skill that takes learning and practice; it also requires a person be genuine
Being the go-to agency for any problem is a lot of work, but it pays huge dividends community support during funding requests
The city manager has also come under fire for opposing the union’s request to hire more firefighters and for supporting the closure of a firehouse
The mayor said Eric Jones has proven himself a capable administrator and is the best person to fix the basic process problems still plaguing the fire department
Edsel Jenkins, 57, started as a firefighter with the department at the age of 19; he said he’s looking forward to spending more time with his family
Chief Dan Sullivan had been on paid leave amid allegations that tolerated discrimination and spawned a good-old-boys environment that belittled minorities and women
Not understanding the dangers or proper tactics for fighting high-voltage fires can be deadly
The apparatus driver plays a vital yet almost opposite role to the officer when the rig arrives on scene
With fire truck prices increasing about 5 percent per year, small towns that haven’t bought a rig for more than 10 years are wrestling with the cost
City officials said they could not discuss the reasons for his departure; he has held the position since 2000
They were the last of several unfair labor practice complaints filed by the union; Chief Luis Santiago said he hopes to move forward from the dispute
Whether flying a Confederate flag from a fire truck is grounds for termination rests largely on a department’s conduct policies
Making a fire-safety dream into a fire-safety reality takes action; these seven steps can bring that dream to life
Tragedies like that in Roseburg, Ore. can happen anywhere; use these tips to kick-start your MCI planning so as not to be blindsided
Many firefighters she considered brothers turned in their gear the day she was named fire chief 15 years ago
While those who responded violated no policies, they will undergo training for handling such situations
Life comes down to the small things, and seemingly small, off-handed comments to the public can undermine their trust and support
