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.
A third-generation firefighter’s story of finding her passion in a male-dominated industry
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized
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Coatney beat out six candidates to replace Chief Louie Bright III, who retired in March
Union officials say they are going public now with the November vote due to a lack of consistent improvement in working conditions
Worst-case scenario planning and hands-on training is great way to mix things up while honing basic skills
Career and volunteer firefighters allege that the promotion process is fixed to favor preferred candidates, some with little experience
Hitting the exposures first can sometimes keep a large fire from quickly becoming a massive fire
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Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel: “You just can’t avoid the fact that a successful organization is one that’s diverse and inclusive.”
To save money, the village fired all of its career firefighters last month and went to an all-volunteer department
The International Association of Fire Chief’s VCOS Symposium drew 128 fire service leaders
The chief said she is hopeful that having a female chief will inspire young girls to consider firefighting
Under the chief, an EMS division was created and there have been numerous upgrades in equipment and gear
Fort McMurray Chief Darby Allen plans to decompress and “have a couple of beers”
Julie Downey, 55, is the first woman in the 44-year-old department’s history to hold the job
A report cited a dozen cases of mishandling and lack of judgment
Under the agreement, the chief would’ve received 20 weeks of severance pay but it wouldn’t allow him to retain health benefits
Mattresses are big business with stores popping up overnight; here’s a look at the risk they present firefighters
Surviving 2,000 feet below the surface for more than two months on limited supplies offers key insights into effective leadership
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it, and when it comes to ammonium nitrate, forgetting is not an option
A fireground call for help nearly always has its roots in the observation and orientation skills of those making decisions
A new section, response to incidents involving violence, has been added to the tool kit
NTSB finds the commander had completed only two of four incident training courses, posing unnecessary risks in incidents requiring ICS
Eradicating harassing behavior toward female firefighters will take more than good policy and practice
Chief Richard Stirts will be the district’s first full-time chief after he was told to reapply for his job
Whether she was bullied or not, Nicole Mittendorff’s suicide should make chiefs and officers take a hard look at their department’s culture
Leadership of the organization should make the decision that grant funding is a revenue development strategy that makes sense for the organization as a whole
In striving to reach perfection, many firefighters overlook chances to learn from mistakes
Mike Spencer was placed on a week-long administrative leave for the second time in three years
The spring 2016 issue focuses on research, laws and the link between firefighting and cancer
Even seemingly low-level noise over time can damage hearing and lead to additional health risks
Terry Morris Sr. first became a fire cadet at the age of 12; he knew he wanted to be a firefighter after working beside his firefighting father
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