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.
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It’s time to reevaluate our SOPs, eliminate insular groups, and see traditions as an honor, not an anchor
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips
The uncertainty of complex problems requires flexibility when crafting responses
A mission statement explains the why, and a leader’s intent explains the how
Avoid three common errors – miscoding; inaccurate or omitted time recording; and incomplete, brief or poor narratives
This structured environment for presenting real-world scenarios fosters a space for critical thinking and healthy debate
Identifying drone needs, building training program, and deploying on the incident scene
How to depart the fire service on a positive note and on your own terms
Macon-Bibb County Fire Department Deputy Chief Ronald Smith, Jr. is the third generation to be a member of the department
Aldermen, residents criticized fire department leaders for not being at a meeting about race, discrimination and lawsuits in the department
Leaders who model “not knowing” foster environments where members feel they can explore new ideas and offer solutions
Baltimore County Fire Chief Joanne Rund led the department through the pandemic and collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
Reflections on leadership from an IAFC Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
Attorney for one of the families said the city neglected abandoned properties leading firefighters to believe protections were in place
Norfolk Fire Chief Sidney Carroll joined the department in 1982
Beginning in July, the county’s nine individual volunteer departments will be placed into the hierarchy of the Napa County Fire Department
Sacramento City FD Battalion Chief Erik Saari on creating positive pathways for all members to contribute to the department
Fire service leader, FireRescue1 contributor used writing to share his cancer experience with other firefighters
For some, the private sector beckons while others may explore career transitions within the trades – but we can stop this exodus
Feeling alone within a group, especially one that seems otherwise cohesive, can be the worst kind of loneliness
A three-step roadmap for cultural transformation
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
Live at FDIC, Better Every Shift cohost Aaron Zamzow is capturing attendees improvement strategies
Deputy District Chief (ret.) Steve Chikerotis served 36 years with the Chicago Fire Department
Fire Chief Scott Thompson warned against leaning so far toward firefighter safety that fire victim safety is compromised, leading to tragedy and heightened scrutiny
The battalion chief explains his empathy for firefighters who are burned out or not feeling passion for the job – because he’s been there
The U.S. Forest Service has created 44 leadership teams for large fires and hopes to hire over 11,000 firefighters
“Our goal is to make sure that when you leave, you are not just more knowledgeable, but also more inspired,” says NFA Superintendent Eriks Gabliks
Putney residents blamed the crisis in the fire department on poor communication and a lack of respect for the members
Spokane Fire Chief Julie O’Berg lists improving firefighter mental health, wellnes as an initial objective
What you do, how you act and the relationships you build now matter down the road, so get out of your comfort zone, put in the work and enjoy the ride
It’s hard to sit back and watch when so much work needs to be done, but your team needs stability, not more chaos
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