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.
A 5-year driving ban, claims of interference and dueling accusations have pushed Liberty Township and the Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Company into a legal showdown
With the right training and direction, rapid intervention should never be a dull assignment
Center your resolution on community, crew and competence to leave a lasting legacy
We know what seems “normal” to us, but ask yourself if these beliefs are rooted in blind acceptance or if it’s time to question the source
As a fire chief, you can’t stop traumatic calls from happening, but you can show up and support your crews before, during and after
Detailing alarm causes, actions to mitigate the incident and fire protection post-incident
Prevention, increased demands and community awareness are what the Woodland Fire Department will address over five years
Aspinwall and Sharpsburg fire departments followed an earlier study calling for departments to merge, improving fire protection
Allingtown Firefighter Samantha Trayer brings her experience as a therapist to a more hands-on job
A fire career isn’t always about flashovers and extrications; it’s often the little things that make the biggest impact on a community
The Grand Traverse Metro Fire Department fire chief will oversee operations across three townships
Remember that it is the person behind the badge, not the badge itself, that truly matters
Engine crews must be prepared to deploy ground ladders correctly, timely and aggressively for rescue
FireRescue1’s newest board members share personal passions and insights about what’s to come in the new year
It’s important to connect with your fellow firefighters, get involved in training, and avoid silos
When an incident turns violent, firefighters should be familiar with the process for removing members from the scene
According to a recent report, 80% of millennial workers say they consider work-life balance when deciding whether to take a job
T-shirt sales benefit the Firefighter Cancer Support Network
Learn the five ways imposter syndrome shows up in first responders and how you can combat the feelings
Everyone must be comfortable speaking up, no matter their rank or years on the job
The FDNY chief of safety – and Better Every Shift’s first guest – returns a year later to talk leadership, safety and training
Sometimes we simply need to be real and lead with a heightened focus on our mission
We want firefighters who are willing to take risks, even if that means the occasional fail
Interim Sebastopol Fire Chief Jack Piccinini wrote to city officials, politicians and the media about the challenges in the department
Survey respondents share their experiences with staffing stressors
Preliminary report finds Newark firefighters were ill-equipped and had little to no maritime firefighting training
Firefighters feel generally positive about the job, but they report high stress, and many have considered leaving their organization
How officers mitigate these stressors for the benefit of themselves, their crew and the department as a whole
“We all of kind of came together and said, ‘this is the right thing to do,’” said South Jordan Firefighter Austin Rekoutis
Your system should build the confidence of all your firefighters and administrative employees – and minimize manual work
Tips for company officers to simplify their approach to leadership and lean into what matters most – the people
Well-crafted fire policies are in the best interest of your department and will help reduce risks to the organization and its members
There is no substitute for high-context communications and training that occurs between two people, engaging privately, face-to-face
