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.
At a City Hall meeting, residents, activists, and city employees offered mixed reactions to Kristin Crowley’s ousting, while unionized firefighters rallied behind her
The key for fire service leaders is finding – and maximizing – members’ strengths, even when they aren’t a perfect fit
Chief Caughey urges leaders to avoid getting distracted by external, often ego-driven, symbols of the profession
Good mayday training isn’t the sole domain of large metro fire departments; smaller department programs are effective, as this story shows
E. Daniel Brown, who has overseen the transition of many safety systems within the county, will retire in August after serving as fire chief since 1996
Incidents with exposed structures close to the burning structure require different attack strategies and tactics
The third-generation fire department member will step down after 22 years of service
As the first-on-scene officer, what would your incident action plan look like for this fire, and is the structure worth saving?
The largest problem in the coming year is how departments deal with young firefighters
Although extreme, this ‘firefighter hazing’ should gives all reason to pause and examine how we bring recruits into the fire service culture
Embracing or tolerating prejudice undermines one of the fire service’s primary missions: helping others through compassion
Knowing the signs of flashover and backdraft will protect against unnecessary injury and death
Improving the fire and EMS profession may seem an impossible dream, but nothing worth achieving is easy
Chief Garrison announced he was stepping down to help care for his ailing 20-month-old grandson in Phoenix; the family decided to relocate to Houston
Marking the 10th anniversary of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives is a time to identify new leaders and goals to improve firefighter safety
Chief Terry Garrison is leaving to help care for his ailing 20-month-old grandson
He was the city’s first black deputy chief and the papers his family found after his death show the struggles he faced
Before managing your first incident, be sure to have a firm grasp on these critical questions
Being an effective leader off the fireground means developing these characteristics and practices
Exhibiting kindness is a sign of strength and confidence in who you are; it is an inspiration to those you lead and your peers
We need look no further than Charleston to know how dangerous furniture store fires are; what would you do on this fire to be effective and safe?
Mapping out the year’s training and drilling plan is the first step to better preparing volunteer firefighters
When one firefighter fails to properly wear all of his or her PPE, it puts the entire operation at risk
How the courts resolve the case of the firefighter pulling over a drunk driver can serve as a guide for many departments
Intrinsic motivation is what drives firefighters toward excellence rather than mediocrity
Live fire training is both valuable and dangerous; follow the guidelines and exercise caution to keep trainees safe
Getting water to a high-rise fire is difficult; these basic tactical steps will make your attack safer and more efficient
Curbing firefighter arsons is one of the toughest nuts to crack, but here are some steps to get a handle on the problem
Situational awareness is key to being safe and effective on the fireground, but the brain acts in ways seemingly against its own best interest
What the aviation industry learned about reducing human error has direct application to fire and rescue operations
Follow these steps to get the promotion and to be a good officer
Each basic accountability system has its merit; understanding which meets the needs of the department and following the system is key
Limited water supply and windy and drought conditions add to the complexity of gaining the upper hand on this structure fire
