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.
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes
Effective incident command requires decisiveness, adaptability and a commitment to both operational outcomes and personnel well-being
What new incident commanders should and shouldn’t do before, during and after their first fire
Part think tank and part policy incubator, the CPSE Center for Innovation will encompass five programs
Brownsville’s Lieutenant Amanda Ely makes history with her promotion
The SERVPRO Firefighter Challenge League showcases the strength and readiness of the firefighters from around the world
From literal teaching tools to more abstract personal investments, there are several ways to level up your skills
The DNC workload underscores the need for 20 more ambulances and additional paramedics to ease the burden on current staff, the union said
Jason Caughey, fire chief of the Laramie County Fire Authority in Wyoming, shares tips for creating a strong command culture
Let’s take a beat before panicking over the proposed changes to the Fire Brigade Standard
Lt. Kiel Samsing addresses the balance that firefighters must strike between quick, intuitive thinking and slower, deliberate reasoning
Firefighters are looking to their supervisors for improved communication, support and empowerment, and training and professional development opportunities
Download your copy to learn about how leadership woes are impacting staffing, morale and more
Miami Fire Rescue PIO Ignatius Carroll’s calm demeanor and reassuring presence is well-known to many residents
Somerset and Friedens Fire Department merger will improve daytime staffing and provide more recruitment and fundraising opportunities
Does your crew demonstrate the perfect ‘swing’ – in sync on the fireground?
Newbern Mayor Patrick Braxton was the only person to run for office and had been blocked from exercising his duties
The Apopka City Council had issued a vote of no confidence in 2023 following Firefighter Austin Duran’s death
Colona Fire Chief John Swan said some of the changes can can seem insurmountable for volunteer fire departments
During a congressional hearing, Kimberly Cheatle said the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the Trump rally
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Guidance for embracing strategic, integrated community risk reduction
Trenton Fire Director Kenneth Douglas’ earlier patch controversy is overshadowed by fixing firehouses, buying new gear and improving morale
The Decatur mayor and a fire department lieutenant are in conflict over comments made during an EMS call and social media posts about city leadership and a fatal police shooting.
State officials determined that the lone vendor selected to write the AAR was not compliant with state policies
Somers Fire Chief David Lenart interviews volunteer fire officers in his podcast “The Volley Chief”
From joyriding caught on camera to improper comments about a tragedy, firefighters must employ strong decision-making to uphold the public trust
FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh said she wrestled with the decision for many months
Chiefs John Oates and Dena Ali break down the latest survey findings related to fire department leadership at all levels
Following the Trump assassination attempt, first responders are fired or suspended for their social media comments
The Prospect Park fire chief apologized to the department and residents, saying he was sorry for putting the borough fire company in a negative light
How to get the best bang for your buck, especially when tapping into personal funds for work items
The now-former Americus Hose Company fire captain made a post on X related to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump
