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.
Police say the firefighter was charged with assault, harassment and weapons possession and released without bail
Fire Chiefs Jeremy Craft and Daniel Krushinski were honored for their exemplary representations of leadership
The incoming and outgoing IAFC presidents address common challenges facing fire service leaders, plus the power of collaboration
He won’t be in command on a fire scene; instead he’ll manage the department and assist in transitioning to a new chief
Being ill-prepared for things like firefighter pregnancy and breastfeeding hurts a department’s ability to attract the best firefighters and stay out of court
Fire service reputation and tradition can be at cross purposes; yet, outdated practices can be sacrificed for reputation without hurting tradition
When he walked off the job last week, at least six volunteer firefighters followed suit
There are two types of coaching fire officers engage in, and both take unique skills to get the desired results from the coached firefighter
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
Whether just starting a firefighting career or a seasoned officer, being adept at getting the most out of an after-incident critique makes firefighters and the department better
Chief Gregory Dean led the Seattle Fire Department for a decade; he was known for improving cardiac care performance
The fire department voluntarily closed its doors last February after several complaints were voiced
Roadsides are among the most dangerous environments firefighters and medics enter; here are ways to keep your crew safe on scene
This Fire-Rescue Med conference presentation highlights ways to improve situational awareness and better react to an ambush
It’s the building type all firefighters should dread as fire will spread fast and unhampered through the walls and floors
A portion of the proceeds from the book will go to benefit volunteer firefighters around the country
An NFA course teaches fire chiefs about the five power types and offers eight steps to bringing about the change they want
Making sure firefighter communication is understood is a key to safe firefighting; here are ways to ensure what is sent is received
Lt. Bruce Britt, a 23-year veteran, died in a walkway collapse while evacuating apartment residents
The woman is one of five volunteer firefighters accused of starting five fires so they could put them out
Fire chief: “It was only me serving the department, and, if something went south, I didn’t want to be held liable for anything.”
In this incident, command was never established nor was any type of incident action plan developed and communicated to personnel
Iowa’s Chief Kirk Kelley went on a hunger strike to raise nearly $500,000; now he’s going to beg on the streets for donations
Laura Baker, a 20-year veteran of the department, moved her way through the different departments and up the ranks
For area fire chiefs, the close call for those seven firefighters is a learning opportunity for all
The session will examine how EMS and fire chiefs can improve communication with millennials
Flawless execution on the fireground is a matter of life and death; training like fighter pilots can get your crew to perfect execution
Joanne Hayes-White has been on the hot seat in recent months, with members of the firefighters union and even some of her own command staff questioning her leadership
Wildland fire expert will explore ways of selecting proper levels of engagement to increase firefighter safety and set up resources for success
Chief Cochran: “I’m not going through this because of something I have done.”
Roadways are high-risk environments for firefighters; the company officer’s actions can be a deciding factor in firefighter safety
Officials want the department to boost safety procedures, command training and technology in the aftermath of a firefighter Stanley Wilson’s death
Chief Frank Alaimo said he was discriminated against because of a disability and that the city invaded his privacy
