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.
Lessons from one station build help drive a second design
Pasadena’s plan calls for additional engines, ambulances and a ladder truck as well as new stations to meet growing demands
Police believe a Wood Lake firefighter was driving under the influence of alcohol when the fire engine overturned after leaving school homecoming festivities
Challenge the file cabinets of past history in your fire department to achieve a visionary future
Fire Chief Marc Bashoor speaks with Fairfax County, Virginia, Chief John Butler at Fire Rescue International 2018 about the importance of mentoring in the fire service
Using LEAD principles, EMS leaders can encourage employee retention at their organizations
Firefighters routinely stay engaged at the fireground, but the smaller tasks at the station also need attention
Information gathering and effective leadership places a huge role in uniting around a common goal
Expectations can be the enemy of satisfaction and happiness, in both your professional and personal life
Effective fire and paramedic chiefs and officers reflect on the past to validate the present and chart the future
By taking an innovative and creative approach, training drills can maintain their educational value while also adding an element of fun
The successful fire chief will empower volunteer firefighters by matching their skills to the right role and allowing them to contribute fully
Motorola gave IAFC a grant to fund the Fire Service Executive Development Institute that provides chiefs with tools for success
People, policy, training, supervision and discipline help to minimize risks and keep firefighters safe
Lessons learned from incident command for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School MCI
Attendees at Fire-Rescue International learn about the potential personnel issues and pitfalls new fire officers have a responsibility to mitigate
The IAFC’s statement regarding human dignity points to three issues the fire service must improve regarding diversity
Your involvement in an EOC will allow you to represent your fire department at the highest level in an emergency response incident command role
Chief John Buckman breaks down the leadership characteristics to embrace and those to avoid to lead your firefighters to success
Fire service leaders reflect on how The Secret List has impacted firefighter safety and culture
Understand the nuances of your community and your firefighters, and take them where they need to be
Investigate incidents that damage fire equipment or apparatus before disciplining those involved
NFPA 3000 is a framework for preparing fire departments, EMS agencies, other responders and communities for active shooter incident response and recovery
In a climate that seems like it’s teeming with anger at all times, emergency responders must learn how to dial down the intensity
Learn how to identify the signs of firefighter arson within your own ranks and the actions fire chiefs can take to mitigate the problem
The higher than normal air conditioner failure rate is a “real challenge for both patient and first responder”
What are the legal ramifications of FFUI and FFWI?
Toxic leaders in the fire service destroy morale, initiative and progress; look for these signs in yourself and your department’s leadership
The company officer must be knowledgeable about all aspects of the job, and know how to manage a variety of personalities
Implement formal unified command, critical incident stress management and radio encryption to improve your active shooter response
Qualitative data can identify firefighter knowledge, skills and abilities that can shape their role, benefiting them and the department
IAFC FRI speakers discuss how fire and EMS departments can present data to elected officials, the media and the community at-large
Fire officers can model PPE compliance by example and encourage individuals to understand the importance of proper use
