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.
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Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
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
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
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