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.
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
A Towns County firefighter is facing an obstruction charge for allegedly sharing crime scene photos of the Lewis twins’ deaths
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
Chief Frank Alaimo did not get to a house fire until almost two hours after it was called in; he said it was because of a health condition
It may seem like a bunch of bureaucratic mumbo-jumbo, but ignoring in station hazardous materials can bring stiff fines
Acting Fire Chief Don Moore said right now there is very limited structure as far as people following the rules and regulations
Exceeding well-defined criteria, being a constant learner and being mentored are critical to strong fire service leadership
Critics call it sexist and go as far as connecting it to low number of female firefighters and attacks on the female chief
The former fire chief was charged with taking the money, his replacement says its hard to make a budget not knowing what was really earned and spent
With no firefighting experience, Julian McKenzie was tapped by his community to lead a start-up fire department
Bryan Jack, a former hotshot crew member, was chosen because he knew the community and had seen it through the fire
As the career-volunteer fire department model gains popularity, here are some of the leadership pitfalls and how to avoid them
The lessons from a literal assassination in November 1963 hold wisdom for overcoming the fire service’s figurative leadership assassinations
When personal relationships between fire chiefs and their bosses reach irreconcilable differences, the chief can start packing
Showing the measurable results of cuts to fire department staffing is the only thing municipal leaders understand; here’s how to make that case
There’s real science showing how to measure and improve emotional intelligence, and that it is a key to good leadership — especially in the fire service
When holiday celebrations go wrong, we get the call; follow these tips for safe and effective responses this season
The chief was disciplined for not getting a council purchase order to buy turnout gear with all fire grant money
The issues center around the chief’s disciplining a firefighter and a grievance filed with the council
These stories show opposite behaviors by fire service leaders when offered a chance to be prejudice — and the results are encouraging
This abandoned commercial building presents several challenges and risks to Detroit firefighters; watch the video and discuss how you would handle a similar fire in your area of response.
The attorney said a cultural indifference and lack of accountability led to firefighter Stanley Wilson’s death
Funding for the program has been extended to teach science-based tactical decision making for company officers and firefighters
The draft criticizes Deputy Chief Bobby Ross’ decision to send firefighters into the apartment complex; it also slams the department’s sloppiness on scene
Chief Julius Hatfield said he didn’t remember the crash incident and sometimes has “a slip of the tongue”
In his termination letter, fire officials said he was leaving the station without permission which violated city and departmental policy
News of new AFG rules are causing a great deal of undue fear in the fire service; here’s what you need to know to not run afoul
The ubiquitous mobile camera and platforms for sharing video means a fire department’s tactics and reputation are under constant, and sometimes unfair, scrutiny
Ten responders were killed in 2013 when the Texas plant exploded
The city has hired a lawyer to investigate allegations of misconduct against Fire Chief Paul Labbadia, who has been suspended with pay
Both men resigned after the new county executive elect told them their positions would not be retained
Kara Kalkbrenner was named acting chief in January after Bob Khan announced he was retiring to spend time with his sick father
Making the leap from the incident command system to a unified command at a major incident can be smooth if you understand how it works
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