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.
Chiefs Trisha Wolford, Steven Locke, Ernest Malone and James Silvernail have begun their 2025-2026 terms
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail
Key focus areas include after-action reviews, expectation-setting, daily learning opportunities and openness to difficult conversations
Two officers offer their insights into the benefits of mentorship
Worcester Firefighters Local 1009 released information from a survey of members from a year ago after reporting no change by the city administration
The Winslow Township Fire Department created one “super station” to deal with a decrease in firefighter staffing
Dive into a curated collection of must-read public safety books, from thrilling accounts and leadership lessons from the front lines, to read-aloud children’s favorites
Waterford Fire Chief Kevin Hafemann said plans to split fire, EMS into separate organizations was done without his input
Back to basics – sounding and walking on the roof, using roof ladders, working from an aerial, cutting the hole and punching through
Orange County Fire Authority’s Organizational Doctrine became a North Star for the agency
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
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