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.
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being
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
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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
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