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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Retired fire chief Pat Kenny shows how vulnerability, empathy, and hope transform mental-health struggles and profound loss into resilient, compassionate leadership
Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
The ultimate decision about the chief’s employment rests with the mayor, not the union
Chief Hayes-White said she was “extremely honored” to be recruited, but that her ties to San Francisco are too powerful
They are the mortar that holds emergency response together, and knowing how to work with dispatch will boost firefighter effectiveness and safety
With the right boundaries and expectations, young firefighters have a lot to teach the old guard
While rowdyism and thug-like behavior among urban volunteers is well documented, that traditional narrative is somewhat contrived
Fire departments that perform well over decades begin with a leader who is passionate, committed and unafraid of change
A chief with mouth shut and ears open, especially around the boss, is most likely to avoid a career-crushing verbal suicide
The chief’s performance came under scrutiny after a report on the fire that resulted in two firefighters’ deaths last year
Jennifer Green submitted her resignation after criticism following the Metro smoke incident in January
One truth on the fireground is to expect the unexpected, and that is especially true for basement fires; here are three case studies and the lessons learned
Behavioral health specifically is increasingly being recognized as an area of significant threat to our firefighters due to the rigors of the profession
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
