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.
Investigators faulted the Newark Fire Division for inadequate training, tactical errors and a decision to send firefighters into a hazardous cargo hold
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
The city of Pawtucket dismissed four firefighters and accepted the resignations of four more firefighters following an internal investigation into alleged criminal activity and violations of public trust
The Briarcliffe Fire Company had been suspended because of comments about Black firefighters and community members
The suit alleges that the city violated the California Public Records Act by denying requests for documents regarding former Chief Deputy Fred Mathis
A message to the states that have not yet changed their association name to reflect that both men and women serve our communities
Focus on service, ownership, unity and progressiveness to help your organization grow the department
In emergency services, the efforts of the crew and lessons learned on the ground are just as important as the outcome
The joint fire leadership agreement for the cities of Brea and Fullerton was in place for more than a decade
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, founder of the International Public Safety Data Institute, has served in fire and emergency services since 1987
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In order to effectively progress your department, it’s important to make sure you are comparing your organization with similar departments in your area
The goal of ERSI’s new reporting tool at ReportStruckBy.com is to improve the voluntary reporting, tracking and analysis of struck-by incident data
Tips from Boston EMS for starting a health and wellness program to support member resiliency
Vancouver Fire Station 2 includes Captain Heidi Parr and Firefighters Melissa Anthony and Hannah Nelson
“Breaking barriers is possible,” said Queen Anunay, who until recently led the EMS division
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It’s time for ICs to reevaluate the first-arriving transport options and coordination with the facilities that will receive patients
If we can’t decide what’s best for the fire service, then someone else will decide for us
The Crested Butte Fire Protection District fire chief shares how his department has navigated the challenge, plus its impact on recruitment and retention
The award recognizes one volunteer and one paid fire chief for their leadership, innovation, professional development, integrity, public service and contributions to the fire service
Real challenges of an MCI from a metropolitan city’s perspective
From issues of trust, conflict and commitment to accountability avoidance and inattention, dysfunction can render a team utterly ineffective
The staffing of captains Felicia Barnes, Emily Murphy and Katja Lancing marked the first time all three captain positions at one station were held by women
This week’s photo is part of a slideshow showcasing the heroic actions of Ukrainian firefighters as their country remains under attack from Russian forces
Rebecca Booker has served as a certified Fire and Life Safety Educator, arson investigator and firefighter, and she developed the Home Safety Survey
‘We are always there for each other’: Reflecting on the lifelong friendships formed at the NFA-adjacent pub
Keeping the strain on EMS providers front of mind
Fire service leaders must learn to articulate clarity with rules and nuance with standards
Fred Mathis was found to be likely intoxicated while at FD HQ but, at some point, was marked out sick; accusations of special treatment emerge
Steve Leonard of the Owensboro Fire Department says, “‘The job of an old firefighter is to make sure a young firefighter becomes an old firefighter”
Fire service leaders should set the example and model the behavior that is best for the department and the crews
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