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.
Great leaders know when to coach, when to cut and how to build a growth-focused culture
A Thunderbolts baseball game was canceled when a Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water onto the field after a hit ball damaged his vehicle
Go beyond check-the-box communication to build real trust with firefighters who need more than information
Adam Thiel has worked in fire and emergency services for more than two decades in four different states
Develop these five habits to greatly improve your business-writing skills
Richard Stirts, a part-time chief, was told he would have to reapply for his job after the board voted to make the position full time
Richard Marinucci became Northville Township’s fire chief eight years ago; officials say he resigned, but he says he was fired
The union submitted a letter to the city asking to remove Chief Anthony Goode; Goode is accused of creating an atmosphere of fear at the department
Chief David Bergeron was placed on leave following unspecified inappropriate conduct and for printing inappropriate material on city property
The number of victims, the distance they are spread across and the natural hazards make these extremely tough incidents to bring order to
Brian Demrow resigned as the Edgerton fire chief, citing “irreconcilable differences” with the fire protection district board
Kristin Chilton is a 23-year fire service veteran; she said she hopes to increase diversity within the department
Nicholas Scoppetta, 83, was commissioner from 2002 to 2009; he helped rebuild the department following 9/11
Device obsession harms team building and personal communication, which hurts both fire department culture and performance
The report said the volunteer fire department spent a significant amount of money on things that had no purpose and may have been illegal
Fire chiefs play two critical roles in identifying and correcting firefighter mental-health issues – at both the macro and micro levels
Firefighter suicide is finally getting the attention it deserves; now that we’re talking about it, here are steps to prevent suicides
Becoming or aspiring to become an officer is the start of a career of continuing education; here are some best options
Brandon Mitchell was arrested for obtaining money by false pretenses; it was discovered he also faced charges of theft from his prior department
Steve McInerny was the fire chief for seven years; issues began to arise when the union claimed the chief exaggerated department needs and misled the public
Disciplining these firefighters shows leaders missed the meaning of both the holiday and the department rules
Follow hazmat scene basic protocols when dealing with an emotionally difficult scene to help firefighters cope
Three-fourths of the department signed the letter; they also chastised the chief for taking a pay raise despite budget issues
Chief Reginald Freeman is working to add training and hold firefighters more accountable
Becoming a great leader is a journey of many moments pieced together; here’s some of the most impactful ones for success
The former deputy chief and fire marshal retired earlier this year
The reason for the fire chief’s resignation is unclear; the mayor accused administrators of encouraging secrecy within the fire department
Three case studies explain our propensity to bend the safety rules, but there is hope for behavioral change
There’s a reason all of the cool kids are doing it, accreditation ushers fire departments into an age of professionalism
Financial compensation is a small piece of why firefighters stay or leave a department; here are the bigger reasons
About 85 percent of the firefighters who voted supported the motion; one firefighter said the commissioner “lost control of his department”
Answering these questions provides a blueprint for a quality process and product implementation into the EMS agency
Lonica Collins became the youngest serving female captain in West Australia volunteer firefighting history
