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.
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
Without knowing the root cause of the behavior problem, fixing it is sheer luck
Fire Chief Digital Edition - Winter 2016 focuses on how far we’ve come in helping firefighters and what our next steps are
Mayor Jim Kenny said whoever ends up landing the top job will have to tackle a variety of complicated and controversial issues
A fire captain and fire department employee claimed an officer was unprofessional and disrespectful during a traffic stop; they recanted their report after being shown body camera footage
Chief Gregory Dean said the department’s biggest issue is that it’s not equipped to handle a growing number of medical calls
Fire Chief Kerri Donis said the report isn’t about blame, but should be viewed as a handbook to guide firefighters and prevent another accident from happening
As with EMS or hazmat training, fire chiefs must approach diversity training with a long-term view
The growing number of limited English speakers raises the urgency for fire chiefs to have a solid plan for communicating with them in times of need
Tony Veney has been a firefighter for 21 years; he said he wants to inspire other minorities in the area to volunteer
Without each of these characteristics, officers cannot lead by example and set the tone for the next generation of leaders
The 16-year veteran Kristan Mauer has served as an engine captain and temporary battalion chief
Not allowing firefighters to buy commemorative badges is a fight not worth having and distracts focus from event preparation
Ralph Black served for 27 years at the New Haven Fire Department and retired in 2014 after eight years as assistant chief of operations
Occupants in stacked vehicles is a challenge for extrication and stabilization; here’s how to do it safely
Michael Mullane, 68, was a firefighter for more than four decades; he also represented the IAFF for more than 30 years as vice president
Here are three steps to train firefighters to be comfortable in the spotlight and not need to be in it
Whether using hydrants or tank dumps, pre-incident planning is critical to making sure there’s enough water for any fire
Winning and losing on both fields of play have more in common than you might think, while the stakes for one are much higher
The position came after Chief Ed Wilkerson resigned following an unanimous vote of no confidence
His contentious 21/2 year tenure was punctuated be volunteer resignations and heated conflicts with the rescue squad
Here’s a look at the state of firefighter brotherhood and how that will play into emerging industry trends
For the safety of their community and crew, fire officers must become residential fire sprinkler advocates
Using the right tools to overcome physical obstacles is the first step to reducing the most common fireground injuries
Ernest Malone’s reappointment was ignored by reporters due to the news that Troy Riggs would replace Richard Hite as the police chief
Building the best future for the fire department requires concrete processes; here are 10 things every chief can do toward that end
Contra Costa Fire Protection District chose to partner with AMR for EMS services over investing in EMS ownership
Despite its vital role, the fire service is being left out of the national conversation about terrorism response; that needs to change
The human brain plays tricks on itself to cope and that can lead to dangerous fireground decisions
Tammy Snelgrove became an assistant chief nine years ago and worked hard to rise up the ranks
