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.
Whether you’ve been out of the fire service for five months or 15 years, your lived experiences remain valuable to the firefighters of today
“I am not giving up; I am just moving on to a different venue to continue the fight”
The chain of command and issuance of orders can become complicated if all parties involved do not respect the system and its boundaries
Keys to motivation include developing a vision, building a support system and changing bad behaviors
The U.S. fire administrator reflects on the personal challenges she faced as a woman making her way up the fire service career ladder
A KidsPak official said Loveland firefighters filled 800 bags in 30 minutes, being one of the fastest groups to help the hunger relief program
The connection between positive leadership traits and policy enforcement
Don’t wing it on the fireground; hone your decision-making skills and bring your A-game to incident command
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on their next-level supervisor
We need a plan that standardizes our response. But how do we do that in the dynamic world of emergency services?
Denver’s Deputy Director of Safety noted the assistant chief violated department policies including possession of firearms on city property
The IAFC Career Fire Chief of the Year details some of the innovative programs at the Colorado Springs Fire Department
Survey respondents shared positive outlooks on the top chief
The Charlotte SouthPark fire report highlights improvements in several areas, including the hiring of more inspectors and enhanced firefighter survival training
How to minimize scheduling strains and mission misalignment between the department’s shift-workers and administrative workforce
A requirement that all aerial supervisors be government employees and the use of contractors has become a point of contention
The Alabama Fire College investigated the incident and found “a few minor changes” that Decatur Fire & Rescue officials need to address
An Alabama recruit school is under investigation after video emerges of a staged EMS response in a bathroom
The IAFC president shares how it can be difficult to release the reins, but seeing your members be successful is truly the greatest achievement
A Decatur Fire & Rescue recruit school training video shows recruits facing a simulated injured patient inside a bathroom stall
A CAL FIRE employee had spent months as an inmate firefighter after a gross vehicular manslaughter conviction
A response to one chief’s perspective on the role of human factors in fatal incidents
In exchange for bribes, Mayor Eric Adams allegedly expedited a fire safety inspection at a Turkish consulate building, among other charges
The Scottsdale (Arizona) assistant chief says the true meaning of fireground safety is getting lost in the discourse
Remember, they are firefighters serving their community just like you
Kansas City officials approved a record settlement of lawsuits alleging discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, age and abuse
It is up to the training officers to make live-fire training both safe and effective; here’s how to do it
How to conduct an effective AAR that will contribute to the health and growth of the organization
When Chief Richard Ganci took over the behavior health program at St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, there was no guidebook. So, he and his team wrote one.
Body-worn camera footage shows Memphis EMTs not providing aid during the fatal incident
CAL Fire officials said the apparatus engineer is suspected of setting five fires while off duty
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the importance of transparency and trust when stepping into a new leadership role
Wallingford fire officers said former Fire Chief Joseph Czentnar ordered a firefighter to attend two EMS training events under his name
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- Rethinking what it means to be ‘aggressive’ in the fire service
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- Never walk past a problem you can help solve