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.
Mayor Karen Bass, who has faced criticism for being abroad during the fires, denies LAFD budget cuts despite records showing a $17.6M reduction
Councilmember Monica Rodriguez said Mayor Karen Bass’ ousting of Fire Chief Kristin Crowley is a move to deflect criticism of Bass’ handling of wildfires
Baltimore fire that killed firefighters Rodney Pitts III and Lt. Dillon Rinaldo ruled accidental, but investigators could not determine the cause
Everyone on the shift plays a critical part in making sure the apparatus is ready to roll when the alarm sounds
The 24-year fire service veteran replaces a retired chief
To be effective and safe, firefighters need mature, engaged officers who lead by example
Avoidance and acceptance are not reasons for an officer to allow bad behavior to take place
Skills, fitness, and the right number of people allow for quick intervention necessary to interrupt a bad situation
Being too close or too far from the seat of the fire can compromise firefighters’ effectiveness and safety
Change is not easy, but possible if the right steps are taken and consistently implemented
New technology processes seemingly unlimited information in an instant, yet our brains do not
The 25-year firefighting veteran has 13 years on the Huntley Fire Department
An officer cannot afford to be the last to know about members’ problems as they tend to grow if left unaddressed
A cultural turning point for our country was also the point when firefighters went from being heroes to professionals
Structures are weaker and fuel loads burn hotter, which requires a transitional fire attack
The town has had 3 interim chiefs since its full-time chief retired in January
New Bat. Chief credited with starting bicycle paramedic patrols
Officers need to leave the nozzle to firefighters and concentrate on the entire scene
Not creating a culture where everyone is encouraged to share observations has deadly consequences on the fireground
During his 3-year tenure the chief dealt with hiring discrimination and vacant building issues
Fla. investigators believe his certification lapsed because he could not prove that he was firefighter from 1995 to 2004
An unwavering diligence to firefighter safety is the one required characteristic for every fire officer
Using all three of these decision-making models gives fire officers the best chance of making the right life-and-death decisions
Thousands of emergency calls after a storm welcomed the new chief on her first day on the job
Firefighter alleges she was passed over for Capt. post because she is a woman
Chief is a fourth-generation firefighter and 18-year veteran of the department
Knowing vehicle type, location, exposures and environmental conditions helps position apparatus for better safety and effectiveness
Perform the 360-degree size up in layers to avoid missing important information
Those who call for risk on ethical grounds are not on solid footing
Deputy chief: ‘We do expect our firefighters to uphold the standards of the department even when they are off duty’
Rookie was sprayed with water hoses, chased down, duct taped, buckled to backboard, laid on floor under water pipe
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