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.
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, Chief Josh Waldo and Chief Marc Bashoor offer potential solutions that would accommodate both training and program reviews
A new policy aims to curb sexual harassment claims, including a $350K settlement to former “Jersey Shore” star and EMT Angelina Pivarnick over alleged misconduct
Four questions to help leaders refine how to educate their members on fire department discrimination and reporting practices
Motivational posters are nice for covering blemishes on walls, but firefighters need tangible tools to succeed
Even if your department does not complete a formal accreditation program, the self-assessment component is valuable
Like any relationship, the relationship to the fire service takes ongoing work and a constantly renewed passion
Being a leader is like being an investor, the experience, knowledge and wisdom gained today will accrue and compound over time
We will become the mother ship that guides critical thinking in all aspects of safety throughout our community
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about the preliminary report that claims the deaths of two Boston firefighters was accidental
Scientific testing on how fire burns in contemporary structures will give fire chiefs the tools to incorporate safer and more effective firefighting tactics
It is counterintuitive that fire departments would have a recruiting problem now, yet we do; here are ways to attract the best candidates
Inattention to details can derail a fire chief’s career; use these steps to stay abreast of all the details and be accountable for everything
Under the plan, the federal government would budget money for fighting wildfires instead of raiding funding allocated for mitigation efforts
Here are steps to pre-load your firefighting experiences to help you make better, intuitive decisions
Using the right tool to solve a problem begins with having a lot of tools and correctly identifying the one needed
It is important to develop your own style of leadership based on these four management competencies
No matter how tough and cool you are, the emotional weight of what we see will eventually catch you
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about D.C. Fire and EMS’ decision to require all emloyees to get a doctor’s note in order to call in sick
We gathered the most compelling responses and invite you to join in by adding your own opinion in the comment section below
An audit said the department suffers from poor morale and inconsistent leadership
As with any test, learning as much as you can about the test-giver, the test and yourself will pay big rewards
The bulletin was introduced after the death of NYPD officer Dennis Guerra
Fire service leaders cultivate relationships at CFSI’s National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars Program
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about labor management relations in their leadership lessons segment
Understanding how these structures are built and how fire behaves within them are key to a safe and effective attack
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about the fundamentals of emergency response
The city’s rebuttal attempts to cast doubt on the report’s methodology, but the consulting firm hired by AMR dismissed the critique as “inaccurate”
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie bring expert perspective to hot topics, frontline tactics and leadership lessons that firefighters and officers need to be safe and successful
The fire department is accused of picking calls from areas with higher incomes, more insurance coverage and a greater likelihood of payment
Not only can harassment and discrimination undermine your leadership, they can land you in court; here’s how to protect yourself
It’s more important to be honest and deal with the reality of the situation than to just say the right words
Every fire truck crash reminds us of the obvious benefits of wearing seatbelts; their use should be universal
