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.
Mayor Frank Davis described the NFA as a backbone of the community, noting that a prolonged shutdown “could have a devastating effect for our little town”
Known as the “American fire service war college,” the National Fire Academy offers advanced fire training to thousands of students each year in a variety of formats
Carroll County’s Department of Fire and EMS has successfully staffed 13 of 14 stations 24/7 with over 200 career personnel, completing its transition plan a year ahead of schedule
Like it or not, terrorism has reached the fire department beyond just response, and it impacts our daily duties
The International Code Council’s Fire Code Action Committee is active with code change proposals for the 2018 edition of the I-Codes.
Several months ago, On Scene asked Beyond Hoses & Helmets instructors to provide their insights about teams and team building in the fire service
The key to success in soccer is recognizing when help and support is needed—and when it isn’t—in a constantly changing environmen
Whether evacuating, protecting in place, or both, firefighters need a great deal of planning and understanding for emergencies at senior-care facilities
The NIOSH report makes 11 recommendations the department should implement, one being the reinstatement of a full-time safety officer
Social unrest is beyond the boiling point and any community with poverty must prepare for violence directed at the system — including firefighters
“The leader of this department had a flawed system ... he needs to be held accountable for the decisions he made.”
Making the jump from firefighter to officer in your 20s is challenging; here are some tips to succeed from one young officer
Fire Chief Joanne Hayes-White: “When I got the phone call, I was a bit surprised and very intrigued.”
With age, firefighters gain more experience, training and fire education; here’s what our Facebook fans had to say about a recent 20-year-old being named fire chief
Maintaining civility isn’t about adhering to political correctness; it is vital to running an effective fire department
Austin Phillips has been surrounded by family members running firefighting calls and services for as long as he can remember
These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
Fire Chief Tom Owens: “There was just an aura that he was in command and in complete control.”
From health and wellness research, to roadside safety to community safety, CFSI education sessions hit important points
When it comes to low-frequency incidents like hazmat response, having a grasp of the basics can make all the difference in a safe outcome
USFA deputy administrator and retired fire chief Gaines died unexpectedly at his home Sunday
Remaining professional in the face of irrational, irate civilians is a skill that should be taught and reinforced; here’s how to do it
One well-intentioned bystander can cause enough distraction to the safety and effectiveness of initial fire attack operations
The only thing certain about the future is that it hold change; here are four big changes I expect to see in the fire service’s future
This question is more complex than it may seem and at time what’s good about the culture can be what’s bad
There are two ways to play politics: one gets jobs done and the other may spell the end of your job
Use this ‘equality’ mnemonic to improve how you lead a fire department with both volunteer and career members
Research on firefighters’ relationship to alcohol and how that compares to the general public reveals some interesting and useful findings
Our fire service history is seeped in myths, half-truths and legends; understanding how our service evolved means separating fact from fiction
Here’s a look at what two past award winners did to set themselves apart from the crowd, how you can become a future Fire Chief of the Year and what they’ve been doing since they won their award
Fire Chief Dave Radel: “Even when we are fortunate to hire a minority, we don’t get to hold onto them for very long.”
The recent European airline tragedy shows how hard it is to filter out those with mental health problems
There was also a long list of inadequacies, including training deficiencies, a lack of maintenance records and equipment
