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.
Evanston firefighters faced discipline for posing in Trump masks while on duty, violating city policies on political activity in the workplace
Fire service leaders must focus on data, not emotion, when make their case for funding, staffing and more
Someone needs to step up, but who takes that step will depend on your staffing
With almost a century of combined fire service experience, chiefs Alan Martin and Bill Halmich have spent their careers working passionately under a teamwork mentality
A personal tetrahedron can help firefighters maintain mental focus during the COVID-19 national emergency
The presidents of the AAA, IAFC and NAEMT closed ranks to advocate for EMS needs, and to take them to the national spotlight
Fire Chief Harold Scoggins details the quick launch of the country’s first responder-focused testing facility
Our organizations should have been better prepared for this pandemic
Chief Steve Pegram details the possible financial impacts facing fire and EMS departments as well as the goals of the IAFC’s Economic Task Force
Steps your department can take now to prevent disruption from sudden personnel or staffing changes
As public safety agencies across the country adapt response models, we must not forget the need to adapt leadership strategies
Social distancing tips for company officers leading their crews through the uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic
Key principles to help you manage and support members through COVID-19 pandemic
Firefighters are resilient and will survive this ultimate challenge
It’s time to get serious about long-term plans for navigating the pandemic
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Congressional Fire Services Institute Executive Director Bill Webb about important CFSI initiatives
Simple principles to help firefighters navigate the unknown and care for their physical and mental health
Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap
Fire service leaders share the measures to help minimize COVID-19 spread among members and their families
COVID-19 presents many challenges, but also opportunities to shine, display our integrity and grow as a profession
Minnesota EMS Regulatory Board removes constraints on EMS response to the coronavirus epidemic
The First Responder Network Authority announced Acting Executive Director Edward Parkinson has been selected to lead the organization
In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Fire Chief Joanne Rund about the running a combination department and joining at the top spot
Denver’s fire chief resigned after an incident this year echoed last year’s ball featuring a sex toy with a “Latino caricature” on its box
Four keys to changing our broken approach to attracting new members
The relationship among these principles is vital for effective incident management
Chief Darin White took the helm at the Oakland department during the turbulent aftermath of the warehouse blaze that killed 36
FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said negotiations between EMS unions and city officials are underway
The 18 firefighters had resigned at a meeting last week due to the town manager overturning the fire chief’s decision on a personnel issue
Boston Fire Commissioner and Chief Joseph Finn announced he will be retiring on March 12
The new strategy gives firefighters a more immediate look at their efforts and is part of the city’s plan to improve safety
Former and current Shapleigh firefighters called for the removal of the chief at a meeting last week citing numerous safety concerns
The resignation of the firefighters has not been accepted and they are set to meet with town officials on Monday