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.
In the Newbern’s first election in six decades, Firefighter Patrick Braxton won 66–26 to end the legal fight that once locked him out of city hall
Veteran wildland firefighters say the unprecedented raid at the Bear Gulch fire undermined trust on the fire line, raising fears that crews could face immigration checks while battling active blazes
Step-by-step guidance and tips for finding, interviewing, contracting and utilizing the skills of a grant writer
Knowing the roles of different on-scene leaders will help the tactical officer keep the crew safe
Ferreting out a whistleblower by subpoenaing phone records does more harm than the whistle blowing
Until prevention becomes as much of a turn on as fire porn, we will not fulfill our mission to protect lives and property
Ernest Malone, who joined the department in 1986, will also become chief of staff of the Department of Public Safety
Bill Miller lost his eye to cancer when he was 5-years-old and he says in 2010 the department started treating him differently
The union would agree to lower the blood alcohol limit for a positive alcohol test to .04 percent from the current .08 percent limit
Asst. Chief Ralph Terrazas is the first Latino chief in the department’s 128-year history; he worked his way up through the department over the last 30 years
Fire Chief Kirk Kelley says he is on a hunger strike until nearly $500,000 is raised to fund a new firehouse for his department
Bad behavior either on or off fire department time will be found out, and it can quickly crush a promising career
A ‘my way or the highway’ grooming standard won’t cut it in today’s world; here’s a look at why fire chiefs need to navigate this minefield with care
Technology does not create collaboration; good leadership does. Here are six ways kick start collaboration in any fire department
The nature of the protests against the fire department in Philadelphia requires a break from traditional communication strategy when fending off attacks
Troubled dispatch technology, staff shortages, lack of ambulances and increased call volume weighing on the system
The rule requires firefighters to engage in a fitness regiment eight out of 10 days
Paying attention is crucial to being a better leader, but it is increasingly difficult to do; here are four steps that will help
Key historical markers in the fire service are outlined in an important book, as is a path for a better volunteer firefighter future
The company officer is one of the most vital roles on a department and one of more difficult jobs to accept; here’s a look at how to ease the transition
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about why you should never freeze out groups in the fire service in their leadership lesson segment
When it comes to firefighter salaries and pensions, those we serve have a mind to tell us what they think — and it’s often that they don’t think
In order to successfully transition from company line officer to a chief officer, a firefighter needs to develop the skills earned through formal education
Joseph Finn, a 30-year veteran, said he plans to name his command staff soon
Claims of a hostile work environment, corruption and coercion were filed against Fire Chief Jake Rhoades
Take command of this residential attic fire and make decisions based on a 360 size up and crew availability
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about what happens in those critical first few moments on arrival at a motor vehicle accident
Fixing chronic problems like morale is part leadership initiative and part individual responsibility
There is a clear, distinct connection between firefighter morale and firefighter performance; improving the former will improve the latter
The firefighter allegedly posted on his Facebook page that they were searching for a “drunk Mexican”
The human resources parts of the text can be the hardest; knowing the content and practicing scenarios will help
Fire Chief Michael Hernandez made it clear that just because firefighters can have these substances in their systems, does not mean they are
An alcohol level less than 0.08 is not considered positive under policy; chief and union say policy is no problem
