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.
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
Chiefs Trisha Wolford, Steven Locke, Ernest Malone and James Silvernail have begun their 2025-2026 terms
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
Maintaining civility isn’t about adhering to political correctness; it is vital to running an effective fire department
Austin Phillips has been surrounded by family members running firefighting calls and services for as long as he can remember
These unwieldy beasts make up a large percentage of apparatus crashes; follow these sound safety procedures to tame that beast and keep firefighters safe
Fire Chief Tom Owens: “There was just an aura that he was in command and in complete control.”
From health and wellness research, to roadside safety to community safety, CFSI education sessions hit important points
When it comes to low-frequency incidents like hazmat response, having a grasp of the basics can make all the difference in a safe outcome
USFA deputy administrator and retired fire chief Gaines died unexpectedly at his home Sunday
Remaining professional in the face of irrational, irate civilians is a skill that should be taught and reinforced; here’s how to do it
One well-intentioned bystander can cause enough distraction to the safety and effectiveness of initial fire attack operations
The only thing certain about the future is that it hold change; here are four big changes I expect to see in the fire service’s future
This question is more complex than it may seem and at time what’s good about the culture can be what’s bad
There are two ways to play politics: one gets jobs done and the other may spell the end of your job
Use this ‘equality’ mnemonic to improve how you lead a fire department with both volunteer and career members
Research on firefighters’ relationship to alcohol and how that compares to the general public reveals some interesting and useful findings
Our fire service history is seeped in myths, half-truths and legends; understanding how our service evolved means separating fact from fiction
Here’s a look at what two past award winners did to set themselves apart from the crowd, how you can become a future Fire Chief of the Year and what they’ve been doing since they won their award
Fire Chief Dave Radel: “Even when we are fortunate to hire a minority, we don’t get to hold onto them for very long.”
The recent European airline tragedy shows how hard it is to filter out those with mental health problems
There was also a long list of inadequacies, including training deficiencies, a lack of maintenance records and equipment
Fire Chief Digital Edition - Spring 2015 focuses on Firefighter Safety
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on better handling future protests
The absence of a unified command center early on, being misled by social media and communication with crews provided valuable insight on EMS response to protests
Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association official says the retired fire chief will be an excellent chief, no matter that his firefighting certification lapsed
They might close down the fire department temporarily and reopen it with new leadership
Fire and EMS leaders must embrace change, and use visionary thinking to inspire crews
Portable radios have changed the fireground communication dynamic; knowing how and when to use them can be a lifesaver
Who knew a television show so often wrong about firefighting would nail it when it comes to bad leadership
The two battalion chiefs claim the chief has built a culture of favoritism and retaliation that has led to low morale
Most of the firefighting risks we face should be extinct; they’ve survived off inconsistent and conflicting messages about safe behavior
She said she worried about the firefighters because of constant leadership changes
