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.
Lawmakers are urging FEMA to reinstate in-person training for first responders after the agency abruptly canceled courses at the National Fire Academy and Emergency Management Institute
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
Following in the footsteps of a WWII commander who exemplified how to prioritize both the members and the mission
Fire Chief Digital Edition - Spring 2015 focuses on Firefighter Safety
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on better handling future protests
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on EMS response to protests
Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association official says the retired fire chief will be an excellent chief, no matter that his firefighting certification lapsed
They might close down the fire department temporarily and reopen it with new leadership
Fire and EMS leaders must embrace change, and use visionary thinking to inspire crews
Portable radios have changed the fireground communication dynamic; knowing how and when to use them can be a lifesaver
Who knew a television show so often wrong about firefighting would nail it when it comes to bad leadership
The two battalion chiefs claim the chief has built a culture of favoritism and retaliation that has led to low morale
Most of the firefighting risks we face should be extinct; they’ve survived off inconsistent and conflicting messages about safe behavior
She said she worried about the firefighters because of constant leadership changes
He won’t be in command on a fire scene; instead he’ll manage the department and assist in transitioning to a new chief
Being ill-prepared for things like firefighter pregnancy and breastfeeding hurts a department’s ability to attract the best firefighters and stay out of court
Fire service reputation and tradition can be at cross purposes; yet, outdated practices can be sacrificed for reputation without hurting tradition
When he walked off the job last week, at least six volunteer firefighters followed suit
There are two types of coaching fire officers engage in, and both take unique skills to get the desired results from the coached firefighter
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
Chief Gregory Dean led the Seattle Fire Department for a decade; he was known for improving cardiac care performance
The fire department voluntarily closed its doors last February after several complaints were voiced
Roadsides are among the most dangerous environments firefighters and medics enter; here are ways to keep your crew safe on scene
This Fire-Rescue Med conference presentation highlights ways to improve situational awareness and better react to an ambush
It’s the building type all firefighters should dread as fire will spread fast and unhampered through the walls and floors
A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to benefit volunteer firefighters around the country
An NFA course teaches fire chiefs about the five power types and offers eight steps to bringing about the change they want
Making sure firefighter communication is understood is a key to safe firefighting; here are ways to ensure what is sent is received
Lt. Bruce Britt, a 23-year veteran, died in a walkway collapse while evacuating apartment residents
The woman is one of five volunteer firefighters accused of starting five fires so they could put them out
Fire chief: “It was only me serving the department, and, if something went south, I didn’t want to be held liable for anything.”
In this incident, command was never established nor was any type of incident action plan developed and communicated to personnel
