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.
Following in the footsteps of a WWII commander who exemplified how to prioritize both the members and the mission
Nominees for the Fire Chief of the Year Award and Ben Franklin Award of Valor can be submitted through May 9
Every fire department, regardless of size or whether they are a career or volunteer organization, needs both written policies and procedures
In this incident, command was never established nor was any type of incident action plan developed and communicated to personnel
Iowa’s Chief Kirk Kelley went on a hunger strike to raise nearly $500,000; now he’s going to beg on the streets for donations
Laura Baker, a 20-year veteran of the department, moved her way through the different departments and up the ranks
For area fire chiefs, the close call for those seven firefighters is a learning opportunity for all
The session will examine how EMS and fire chiefs can improve communication with millennials
Flawless execution on the fireground is a matter of life and death; training like fighter pilots can get your crew to perfect execution
Joanne Hayes-White has been on the hot seat in recent months, with members of the firefighters union and even some of her own command staff questioning her leadership
Wildland fire expert will explore ways of selecting proper levels of engagement to increase firefighter safety and set up resources for success
Chief Cochran: “I’m not going through this because of something I have done.”
Roadways are high-risk environments for firefighters; the company officer’s actions can be a deciding factor in firefighter safety
Officials want the department to boost safety procedures, command training and technology in the aftermath of a firefighter Stanley Wilson’s death
Chief Frank Alaimo said he was discriminated against because of a disability and that the city invaded his privacy
Mayor Kasim Reed said he fired Chief Kelvin Cochran because he did not get clearance to write to book
The Incident Command System is rapidly being implemented by a growing number of diverse organizations
Bad leadership is a death sentence to fire departments as it cuts short others’ attempts at leadership
Years of building public and political trust can be squashed small cover-up fibs, as will your career
If we fail to apply the lessons from the past, we are doomed to learn them again — the hard way
It is important for chiefs and officers, even in the smaller departments, to set realistic annual goals
There is currently no indication that Chief Kelvin Cochran allowed his religious beliefs to compromise his disciplinary decisions
Bobby Ross was criticized for his decisions during a six-alarm blaze that killed a firefighter last year
Landmark buildings, because of their age and different uses, present unique threats to firefighters
Typically thought of as a defensive weapon, the deck gun can buy you crucial time to make an interior attack
His goal from day one was to be fire chief; he achieved it 17 years after joining the department and held it for 11 years
Structured downtime will enhance firefighter performance; the key is that it be structured
In November 90 percent of ambulances arrived within 12.7 minutes of dispatch; the goal is 10 minutes
Rally organizer: “It kills me that 35 years of public service should be stained in such a horrible way.”
Chief Senterfitt: “Our men and women are so dedicated that they’re going to go out there and do their jobs regardless of this action.”
The emails appeared to be chain emails and not generated by the battalion chief or the other suspended official
The 20-year veteran was chosen as Charleston’s firefighter of the year earlier this year
