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.
Fire chiefs must embrace policy advocacy to influence decisions that shape public safety and department operations
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
A solid Standard of Cover is the blueprint for effective, consistent fireground operations
There’s real science showing how to measure and improve emotional intelligence, and that it is a key to good leadership — especially in the fire service
When holiday celebrations go wrong, we get the call; follow these tips for safe and effective responses this season
The chief was disciplined for not getting a council purchase order to buy turnout gear with all fire grant money
The issues center around the chief’s disciplining a firefighter and a grievance filed with the council
These stories show opposite behaviors by fire service leaders when offered a chance to be prejudice — and the results are encouraging
This abandoned commercial building presents several challenges and risks to Detroit firefighters; watch the video and discuss how you would handle a similar fire in your area of response.
The attorney said a cultural indifference and lack of accountability led to firefighter Stanley Wilson’s death
Funding for the program has been extended to teach science-based tactical decision making for company officers and firefighters
The draft criticizes Deputy Chief Bobby Ross’ decision to send firefighters into the apartment complex; it also slams the department’s sloppiness on scene
Chief Julius Hatfield said he didn’t remember the crash incident and sometimes has “a slip of the tongue”
In his termination letter, fire officials said he was leaving the station without permission which violated city and departmental policy
News of new AFG rules are causing a great deal of undue fear in the fire service; here’s what you need to know to not run afoul
The ubiquitous mobile camera and platforms for sharing video means a fire department’s tactics and reputation are under constant, and sometimes unfair, scrutiny
Ten responders were killed in 2013 when the Texas plant exploded
The city has hired a lawyer to investigate allegations of misconduct against Fire Chief Paul Labbadia, who has been suspended with pay
Both men resigned after the new county executive elect told them their positions would not be retained
Kara Kalkbrenner was named acting chief in January after Bob Khan announced he was retiring to spend time with his sick father
Making the leap from the incident command system to a unified command at a major incident can be smooth if you understand how it works
Even the perception of illegal activity can be enough to bring down a fire chief; exercise good judgment and hire those with a solid character
Done wrong, the performance evaluation process can do more harm than good; and doing it right takes training
Evidence-based firefighting research, although new, is accepted in theory; but can we put it into practice on the fireground?
Both men said they resigned after the new county executive elect told them their positions would not be retained
A complete firefighter rescue includes EMS activities; here’s what on-scene commanders need to know for all downed-firefighter operations to work
While the number of volunteers has remained the same, their availability has fallen and the call volume has doubled
What can we learn from this fire about the importance of following well-detailed SOGs and executing a coordinated fire attack?
Lt. Duckworth and Chief Wylie said fires involving a McMansion present unique tactical challenges and that pre-planning is always the answer
The first priority for any crewmember is patient care, then professionalism and portraying a positive image in the public
Every chimney offers different possibilities for fire-related problems; firefighters must seek clues that predict fire spread
Training for the crucial job of documentation is often lacking; here are ways to make sure what you write is accurate and doesn’t come back to burn you
Some colleagues say Deputy Chief Bobby Ross, who is black, lied to investigators by denying he gave fateful commands to Wilson and others that day
