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.
These qualities form the backbone of effective command and human-centred service
Survey results show how safety shifted from rallying cry to red flag. Here’s how to reframe it to serve the mission
In the Newbern’s first election in six decades, Firefighter Patrick Braxton won 66–26 to end the legal fight that once locked him out of city hall
A small fire at the seminary housing the pope put one fire department’s planning and execution to the test
Being a strong leader is a skill that takes learning and practice; it also requires a person be genuine
Being the go-to agency for any problem is a lot of work, but it pays huge dividends community support during funding requests
The city manager has also come under fire for opposing the union’s request to hire more firefighters and for supporting the closure of a firehouse
The mayor said Eric Jones has proven himself a capable administrator and is the best person to fix the basic process problems still plaguing the fire department
Edsel Jenkins, 57, started as a firefighter with the department at the age of 19; he said he’s looking forward to spending more time with his family
Chief Dan Sullivan had been on paid leave amid allegations that tolerated discrimination and spawned a good-old-boys environment that belittled minorities and women
Not understanding the dangers or proper tactics for fighting high-voltage fires can be deadly
The apparatus driver plays a vital yet almost opposite role to the officer when the rig arrives on scene
With fire truck prices increasing about 5 percent per year, small towns that haven’t bought a rig for more than 10 years are wrestling with the cost
City officials said they could not discuss the reasons for his departure; he has held the position since 2000
They were the last of several unfair labor practice complaints filed by the union; Chief Luis Santiago said he hopes to move forward from the dispute
Whether flying a Confederate flag from a fire truck is grounds for termination rests largely on a department’s conduct policies
Making a fire-safety dream into a fire-safety reality takes action; these seven steps can bring that dream to life
Tragedies like that in Roseburg, Ore. can happen anywhere; use these tips to kick-start your MCI planning so as not to be blindsided
Many firefighters she considered brothers turned in their gear the day she was named fire chief 15 years ago
While those who responded violated no policies, they will undergo training for handling such situations
Life comes down to the small things, and seemingly small, off-handed comments to the public can undermine their trust and support
Several firefighters said morale is at an all-time low and that if something doesn’t change they will resign
Council president said the department has a pressing need for new equipment, which played a role in his decision
Knowing the rules of the media game helps fire service leaders better use it to manage public opinion on key issues
Cancer-causing particles are a threat on the fireground and in the fire station; here’s how officers can protect firefighters
Fire chiefs should be on the tiller of the “good ship” fire service, with fire boards relegated to the daunting and underappreciated job of rowing
Volunteer fire chiefs explore if, when and how service and training levels should be pared back
Some of the most successful recruiters, both inside and outside the fire service, offer their tips to get more volunteer firefighters in the door
The firefighters allege Chief George Fernandez is responsible for the department deteriorating and a hostile work environment
Fire departments are easy targets for criticism; fire chiefs need to know how, when, why and if to respond
Accurate and complete fire-response data will influence local and national fire service support
Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr reflects on her historic rise to the top of IAFC, what she intends to do now and the state of the fire service
Fire officials said Chief James McLoughlin endangered firefighters under his command at a house fire in April
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