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.
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
Someone needs to step up, but who takes that step will depend on your staffing
Mark Wells served as deputy chief; he replaces Kurt Henke who will retire in October
Deeper problems, outside a yes-no decision, require a well-crafted plan to avoid the mental pitfalls that leave the best decisions undiscovered
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also discuss how management can respect firefighter’s individuality and desire to express themselves
The 33-year veteran was hailed as a progressive by colleagues
Fire Chief Larry Collins had long-standing issues with the county manager over the direction of the department
Mark Bisbee served as Watsonville’s fire chief for nine years and was instrumental in increasing staffing levels
The site has had four flare ups in the past 10 weeks, with no explanation why
Chief Garrison: “I want to emphasize that HFD did not make 200 mistakes on that day.”
The 46-year-old has served as interim chief since December 2013 and called this ‘a dream come true.’
Getting in the habit of missing what’s happening due to smartphone tunnel vision has negative carryover to the fireground
Significant technical challenges with a new radio system fueled the disorganization where four firefighters died
The 32-year fire service veteran had served as assistant chief
Jeffery Bowman’s resume includes 16 years as Anaheim’s fire chief and 34 years in the fire service
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also remind firefighters to stay safe while participating in community events
For those looking to advance their careers, the knowledge and connections made at fire department headquarters are invaluable
Increasingly structural firefighters are called on to battle wildfires encroaching interface areas; these are very different fires that require training and preparation
Firefighters arrived to find fire blowing out of the roof of this small commercial structure; how would you attack this fire?
We gathered the most compelling responses and invite you to join in by adding your own opinion in the comment section below
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also explain how fire chiefs and company officers can prepare their crews to act appropriately in the public eye
While firefighters are responsible for their own safety, the company officer has a great deal of influence over their behaviors
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie broadcast live from FRI 2014, including attendees in the discussion to find out what they hope to get from the convention
In June, Chief Harvey placed himself on medical leave citing post traumatic stress disorder
IAFC ditched the traditional keynote speaker at FRI in favor of an open discussion on big issues with three fire chiefs
During his inaugural address, Chief Bryant noted that leadership is a key component in reducing and eliminating firefighter fatalities and injuries
Chief Kenneth Richards shared his advice and successes on keeping volunteers on a combination fire department at FRI
A fire chief who succumbs to arrogance and a sense of self-importance will take actions not aligned with the department’s goals
A focus on prevention is not a substitute for suppression, but the next step in the fire services’ evolution
The answer of course is never; here are the four steps to clean up your department’s language and reduce its risk of lawsuit
Consider these important characteristics when appointing a fire service instructor and building a training program
