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.
One volunteer and one career chief to be honored at FRI 2025 in Orlando, Florida
With the right investment and buy-in, mentorship programs can facilitate skill development, career advancement and improve firefighter retention
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Firefighter Bridget Martin, 18, filed complaints against former Delphos Fire Chief Kevin Streets, prompting the investigation
Forge a solid foundation now to avoid the awkward buddy-to-boss transitions down the road
Leaders must focus on consistency, fairness and support
Organizations play an important role in the health and well-being of their individual members – here are 5 ways your department can promote resilience in the ranks
The Pittsburgh chief also addresses the process of improving the department’s ISO rating and how the department has weathered the COVID-19 storm
Optimism is less a personality trait and more a strategy for how to deal with outside events – and strategies can be learned
It’s vital to make decisions rooted in doing what’s right for our organizations to prevent negativity from spreading
LAFD Fire Chief Ralph Terrazas leads a panel discussion about this defining moment for the department
A nearly 250-page report described leadership that needs “immediate intervention” and a lack of on-scene management that lead to firefighter deaths
The decision by Anchorage Fire Chief Doug Schrage drew criticism from the local fire union leaders who raised concerns about public safety
City leaders had hoped to settle the matter in a court of law, but the city’s insurance carrier elected to settle instead
Chief Goldfeder advises a reader who wants to use the EAP system but worries about confidentiality
Redemption and advancement are possible; you just have to see yourself as the solution
Firefighters should set their own goals for success, then department leaders can help them find the best path forward
Captain’s Masts and “badges on the table” discussions can help departments resolve problems and move on
Prosper Fire Chief Stuart Blasingame ultimately changed his mind after meeting with the town manager
As one fire chief said, “Perhaps we should advertise firefighter jobs as a paramedic job, and in small lettering add, ‘You go to an occasional fire’”
Detailing the connection between noise and disease – and what firefighters can do to better protect their hearing
Even after FDNY Firefighter Lee Ielpi’s son was recovered from the World Trade Center rubble, he kept searching – and embarked on a mission to educate
Officials are using American Rescue Plan funds to pay a $250 vaccination incentive for full-time EMS employees
‘My job was to try as best I could to explain what was going on and put it in perspective’
Police reform prompts further discussion of how fire and EMS should handle behavioral health crises
We must ask key questions to determine where we are going wrong in communicating firefighter job expectations
As the newly installed IAFC president, I suddenly faced a new fire service focus on terrorism and preparedness
“A vaccination ensures that our personnel ‘do no harm’ to those who call upon us,” reads the association’s position statement
Think big and act small, time it right using “commitment devices,” and focus on positive reinforcement and social norms
Working with schools to develop a plan for initial protective actions during emergencies, like active shooter events
Chief Michael J. Lavoie: “I’m going to miss the job. It has been an honor and it has been extremely humbling to serve as fire chief.”
An Alexandria firefighter is on paid leave after he was filmed making the “OK” hand gesture, which some consider to be a hate symbol
Chief Bashoor considers what the fire service has learned since 9/11 and what more we can do to honor our fallen brothers
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