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.
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
A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe
“There was a lot of support for my continuation here. I would really like to thank all the people that put the support forward,” said Fire Chief Bill Gould
Limited staffing calls for being efficient in planning, training and member skills
CPs should have extensive prehospital experience and a strong network of peers in related disciplines
The origin of our current command system began 50 years ago and was further developed through the work of Chief Alan Brunacini
“To say it’s the honor of a lifetime is an understatement,” said the former deputy commissioner
Your most difficult project will forever be improving yourself – mind, body and spirit
She joined the department in 2014, was named first deputy commissioner, and recently has been serving as acting commissioner
Judgment is sometimes a matter of life or death, but it is also a matter of professional credibility
The week starts with motivation, weaves through myriad activities, and concludes with a restorative weekend – and possibly some duty officer work
Studies show that when members are given space to make consequential decisions with greater control, stress levels decrease
A crash between New Jersey fire trucks underscores the need for all members to check intersections en route as we travel to the incident scene
We’re talking about those members who are constantly in conflict and make everyone around them miserable
A Gardner Lake Volunteer Fire Company firefighter described belittlement and other mistreatments; a town employee alleged sexual harassment
The Fairfax select board informed its then-chief and battalion chief in September that their positions would be eliminated
Chief Jim Estepp was elected to serve as president, with Peggy Echols elected vice president and Chris Neal re-elected secretary/treasurer
ESI Rapid Response Units offer customizable caps that are transferable to any domestic heavy-duty pickup truck bed
Download your copy to unpack the survey results related to incident command training, mayday management, and successes and failures in focus
So much fire-focused work relies on engineering to complete tasks safely and efficiently – this is CRR in action
“We don’t have an objective pay structure,” said Webb Smith, one of two Marietta firefighters to resign in protest
Several Swanzey firefighters expressed frustration with the decision and threw their support behind Chief Bill Gould, who they described as a strong leader
Biden’s appearance marks the first time a president has participated in the Summit on Fire Prevention and Control since Harry Truman in 1947
Going beyond Chief Brunacini’s guidance to “Be nice”
How these institutions changed firefighting – and my career trajectory
Reflections on the pain of loss but also the promise community risk reduction
A nonprofit group of Hispanic firefighters connects with the community and mentors potential firefighters
Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association President Larry Calderone cited wages and “no forced overtime ... and, arguably, greater respect” as the reason for the exodus
Relieving a chief but allowing them to continue to be a firefighter is only going to create problems
The “State of Science” event will feature presentations from fire service leaders detailing challenges and proposed solutions to the fire problems facing the nation
The National Fire Protection Association has announced its theme for this year: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
When wedges are used correctly, there’s often very little force needed to create a large enough door gap
