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 real-world look at how one Colorado fire district is growing leaders through intentional mentorship, administrative rotations and professional development
Attorneys for Norwich and Yantic Fire Engine Co. No. 1 agreed to mediation, delaying a hearing over the city’s seizure of the volunteer department’s fire trucks and equipment
President Donald Trump announced he will replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after she faced intense scrutiny on Capitol Hill over immigration enforcement and agency operations
Two Montgomery County firefighters face malicious destruction and disorderly conduct charges after spraying engine water onto the field
An internal probe found the Waterbury recruits used phones and computers during the proctored test
Videos allegedly shot at Engine 38/Ladder 51 show rookies doing cake-face pushups and hugging naked men
The fire service technologist offers insights for capturing the interest of digital natives
Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis has led the department since 2018 and holds a master’s degree in operational excellence and process improvement
The Nov. 18 event will feature expert-led sessions that support operational excellence and leadership readiness
An Orlando Fire Department EMT was fired after a months-long investigation into a 34-second video clip where made a comment about women’s voting rights
Strategic hiring, governance and financial foresight form the foundation of high-performing fire districts
Now more than ever, public safety leaders are called to lead not just with authority, but with authenticity
Downtime together is becoming the rarest call firefighters answer
How to implement mayday-focused policies in an actionable and relatable way that builds muscle memory for these events
The same day a firefighter from an adjacent city died in a house fire, I found myself falling through a floor, trapped
Fort Wayne’s mayor says the union’s social posts about FD leadership fuel anger, pointing to threats from commenters — including a noose image — aimed at Chief Eric Lahey
Cleveland’s chief is on paid leave while the city investigates a now-deleted Facebook repost of a political cartoon days after Kirk’s killing
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
Step outside the boundaries of your traditional professional role to help find funding when it’s needed most
The Cleveland mayor’s office is reviewing the chief’s Charlie Kirk post while the city is probing EMS and firefighter posts
Repeated training and breathing techniques to help lower your heart rate will help you make the mental shift
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Training proved critical when a Castle Rock firefighter fell through the floor at a house fire
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
Crews should also practice “playing in context” to keep skills sharp and relevant for real-world incidents
Follow a triaged response to what is posted and remember to discipline the behavior, not the content
Dr. Cochran shares his journey of overcoming adversity, leading through challenges, and maintaining faith and integrity in the face of trials
A good follower makes the entire crew stronger
It’s impossible to “read the room” from your phone
Rigid hierarchies slow progress; distributed leadership builds trust, speeds solutions and strengthens accountability
These qualities form the backbone of effective command and human-centred service
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