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.
Lessons learned from organizational culture-focused research
Firefighters are naturally good problem-solvers but notoriously conflict-averse
As a fire officer, there are times you’ll have to be a referee between firefighters and not properly playing the role will only worsen the conflict
Several firefighters said morale is at an all-time low and that if something doesn’t change they will resign
Council president said the department has a pressing need for new equipment, which played a role in his decision
Knowing the rules of the media game helps fire service leaders better use it to manage public opinion on key issues
Cancer-causing particles are a threat on the fireground and in the fire station; here’s how officers can protect firefighters
Fire chiefs should be on the tiller of the “good ship” fire service, with fire boards relegated to the daunting and underappreciated job of rowing
Volunteer fire chiefs explore if, when and how service and training levels should be pared back
Some of the most successful recruiters, both inside and outside the fire service, offer their tips to get more volunteer firefighters in the door
The firefighters allege Chief George Fernandez is responsible for the department deteriorating and a hostile work environment
Fire departments are easy targets for criticism; fire chiefs need to know how, when, why and if to respond
Accurate and complete fire-response data will influence local and national fire service support
Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr reflects on her historic rise to the top of IAFC, what she intends to do now and the state of the fire service
Fire officials said Chief James McLoughlin endangered firefighters under his command at a house fire in April
Each new step in the history of EMS brings innovation, as well as new roles, challenges and responsibilities for paramedics
Paramedics say the plan will dilute the care they provide and prevent promotions for those who don’t cross train
There are specific things the first-arriving officer can do to improve a vehicle extrication’s outcome
Consumer flamethrowers used for entertainment need to be stopped before they catch like wildfire
Chief Brian Fennessy, a 38-year fire service veteran, will take over for Javier Mainar, who is set to retire in November
They come off as village idiots, screaming and raging at firefighters; in reality they are simply ignorant … of what we do
A “Save Des Moines Fire Department” website includes a video and a black-and-white photo series of firefighters criticizing current leadership
Properly allocating fire department resources means understanding the community’s need, and that means understanding the data
Dan Eggleston, the IAFC Fire Chief of the Year, proves that clear direction and mentorship can build a strong combination department
Dr. Charles Addington II, the IAFC Volunteer Chief of the Year, discusses the importance of making decisions and setting a vision for others
Fire Chief Digital Edition - Fall 2015 focuses on how some departments have put fire science into practice on the fireground
Fire chief to NTSB: “What we were looking for at that point in time, as much as anything, was information from the engineer or a conductor. We really wanted to know what was on that train.”
His support of the Canadian fire service has improved fire departments and firefighting in immeasurable ways
Use this three-step size up method to identify the safety red flags when committing to roof operations
Officials said they have re-examined and re-evaluated the matter and have concluded there is no further action necessary or required
Official: “We’re going into people’s homes, we’re videoing their personal belongings ... all of those things puts the public at risk.”