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.
FDIC 2025 opened with a bit of tongue-in-cheek humor that included a popular keynote speech from Ray McCormack
When leaders prioritize their own well-being, they set the stage for a healthier, more resilient workforce
Just like an overgrown rose bush, if your department’s policies, procedures and practices have not been evaluated for efficiency, you will experience a lack of growth in all areas
Tim Dupin remains on the Kansas City payroll due to the “unique and special opportunity” to spotlight the city, a spokesperson said
Evaluating door control options, including door curtains, to improve interior conditions
Lessons from Carnegie’s classic book can be applied to personnel management, interpersonal dynamics and fire service change-agents
While fire stations aren’t always sanctuaries of purity, they must be sanctuaries of public trust
Leeb serves as chief of the Fire Academy and chair of the department’s Contamination Reduction Workgroup
“I worked hard and the opportunity was there, I took it every chance I got,” said Seekonk Fire Chief Sandra Lowery
The study of Enneagram identifies nine leadership types to help you better know yourself and lead your members
This unique trait can be built, typically by our leaders who exhibit perseverance and actively choose to work on themselves and the department
The fire chief of the Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency in Canada shares what it’s like to be the first international president to lead the IAFC in many years
After months of self-reflection, Sacramento Firefighter Desmond Lewis has been working with department personnel to regain his position
Five years deep is a critical point in a firefighter’s career – not a rookie nor a seasoned veteran, with plenty of growth ahead
Calls involving celebrities, chemical restraint, protests and mass shootings are just some of the scenarios that will put you in the public eye
ICs never have the fortune of hindsight and are always wishing they knew more. If they get it right, the team is responsible; if they get it wrong, the IC is responsible
We must expand our focus beyond being a functionally proficient firefighter to foster our intellectual, spiritual and creative sides
The most important thing a leader can do is offer a listening ear to those they encounter going through a tough time
Grit – an attitude of determination to never give up – is a key predictor of long-term success
Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making
Our current organizational structure causes authority-responsibility mismatches, creating frustration for everyone
How to identify the right trainer, build a program and encourage ownership in the process
Firefighters can apply for second-semester courses, which will take place at the Emmitsburg, Maryland, campus from April to September 2022
Shackleton’s guidance and perseverance under unimaginable conditions can be emulated by all fire officers
Fire service legal expert Curt Varone explains why fire service discipline is so different than discipline in “cubicle world”
Chief Bashoor takes a high-level look at the complex issues of discipline among the ranks
All chiefs must be able to explain the how and why of our budget to our members, citizens, union reps and elected officials
Humans are hard-wired to share stories; we must harness this instinct and use it to better the fire service
Eight principles to ensure self-disciplined progress among your members
The chief shares his experience during his first year in the top spot and details how the department weathered the COVID-19 storm
The reversal came during a raucous meeting as firefighters, town residents and elected officials shouted over one another, bitterly divided over the confirmation
The award recognizes leaders with exemplary impact on the national level in firefighter advocacy and fire prevention, mitigation and response
Factors to consider when deciding when “enough is enough” – and how to foster a smooth transition
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