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 John Butler and Otto Drozd explain the unique influence of the association and why it’s leading the fire service
Anyone can click through slides. Not everyone can teach.
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The chief urges firefighters to quit wishing for a better situation and take action to develop future leaders
A two-year grant partnership has allowed the Anchorage FD to create a resilience program that’s already helping its members
Kansas City First Deputy Fire Chief Jack Andrade has been a focus in recent years of leadership failures presented by the firefighters’ union
Newark’s mayor and union president give differing views on staffing at the cargo ship fire during the ceremony for the newest firefighters
If confirmed, James Wallace would replace former Chief Niles Ford, who resigned in December 2022
Richmond firefighters delivered a unanimous no-confidence vote on Fire Chief Angel Montoya
Defining your purpose will help solidify your connection to your fire department’s organizational mission, vision and values
The Myrtle Beach Fire Department takes a four-step approach to attracting applicants and hiring new members
Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh’s initiatives take cues from NYPD in reporting responsibilities and disciplinary action
When developing a peer support program, public safety agencies must consider the program from all angles and answer key questions
We can no longer shrug bullying off as “culture” or laugh it off as “tradition”
Newbern Mayor Patrick Braxton says fellow volunteer firefighters locked him out the fire station and left him alone at fires
The Dallas program combines counseling, intervention with staff psychologists, peer support to help deal with stress and traumatic incidents
Dr. Candice McDonald shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity to inspire fire and EMS leaders at ImageTrend Connect
While not a replacement for the gated wye, the leader line is a great option at fires that require longer stretches
The chief details the biggest firefighter health and wellness risks and offers simple ways to build accountability
How have some members strayed so far from our basic duty to care for our citizens?
New Hope FFs followed their chief and resigned over what they call a hostile work environment and an order to return from a mutual-aid call
Union says as many as half of the FFs who fight fires on USFS land could resign if no permanent solution improves pay
Fire families often bear an unacknowledged burden of stress rooted in staffing challenges
Firefighters speak up about how fire departments can better manage the staffing crisis to reduce stress levels
Former Birmingham students applaud the FDNY leadership for denouncing the use of firefighters against students in civil rights protests
Fire departments can help members by providing comprehensive wellness services
Training on how to stage apparatus at different types of incident types yields two clear benefits for real-world scenarios
The Indianapolis battalion chief highlights the power of company officers to quash negativity
Chief Joe Jardin claims Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh ignored a call to support the ban and would not invite city council members to training on the fires
A newly diagnosed cancer patient doesn’t have the best relationship with the chief
Outside of formal consolidation, there are useful ways to improve coordination through common dispatch centers, training standards and ICS
The Town of Watertown asks the City of Watertown for fire assistance while the town becomes a combination FD
The IFSI director – who is also responsible for unleashing Zam on the world – highlights how to stay engaged and current in your learning
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