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.
Four common retention pitfalls, plus simple solutions for improving department culture and keeping firefighters happy
San Francisco’s new chief is a longtime SFFD veteran and constant cheerleader for the city
On his first day, President Trump ordered federal agencies to end all “equity-related” grants and contracts, later mandating contractors to certify they don’t promote DEI
The study found that experienced firefighters had a better understanding of the consequences of a bad decision and therefore felt more stressed
True leadership is based on competence and respect, not fear and intimidation
Elevators add another layer of danger to the already hostile environment of high-rise fires; knowing how they work can cut the risk
With 2013 shaping up to be one of the worst years in recent history for line of duty deaths, adjust your practices with these root causes front of mind
The longer fire burns before suppression begins, the more dangerous the structure becomes — know the warning signs and proper tactics
Despite the chaos of the fireground, there are ways to keep track of firefighters’ whereabouts
Lightweight construction materials and techniques are not confined of single-family dwellings; they commonly used in multi-story apartment buildings
Police have long embraced having everything they do on the job recorded by either the department or civilians; fire officers need to adopt their mentality
A deeper understanding of how to use the different types of power will make fire officers better leaders
A successful fire attack depends largely on the first-due crew engine carrying out its tasks within the first five minutes
By professing to focus on safety while ignoring obvious violations we are essentially lying to ourselves
A smooth evacuation means having good fireground command before the air horn blows
The eerie timing of the firefighter safety summit and the Houston tragedy are a reminder push for greater firefighter safety
Knowing which way to attack a fire depends on communication and adhered-to SOGs
Peers play a tremendous role in ethical decisions, and one voice can sway a group — for good or bad
The tales of two women highlight the challenges many women face pursuing their dream of being firefighters
Washington D.C.'s No One Goes Home program is a template any department can use to get SOG buy in from officers and firefighters
Following disciplinary protocols in a fair way does not make you a jerk; it makes you a credible leader
Chief Thomas Carr was one of those who influenced my career in the early days
Would your fire attack tactics be any different, especially in the first five minutes?
Use these steps to protect against the ‘funny haze’ turning into fire overhead
The less situational awareness firefighters have the higher their risk of injury
How would you attack this multi-level, single-family dwelling with heavy fire showing?
Capt. Goodwin had recently taken the promotion exam for battalion chief
Officials say the incident revealed communication failures that “must be addressed”
A firefighter’s job is to mitigate damage and never make something worse than it already is
Industrial and commercial structure fires are those high-risk, low-frequency events that threaten firefighter safety
Asked what characteristic a fire chief must have, FireRescue1 readers came up with some interesting traits
Follow a prescribed rescue sequence and prepare immediately upon arrival for a go rescue when a vehicle is in icy water
