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.
Fire Chiefs Jeremy Craft and Daniel Krushinski were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
The incoming and outgoing IAFC presidents address common challenges facing fire service leaders, plus the power of collaboration
One bad choice with a master stream spotlights a missed opportunity for cooperation over shared space frustrations
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
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
