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.
Chiefs John Butler and Otto Drozd explain the unique influence of the association and why it’s leading the fire service
Anyone can click through slides. Not everyone can teach.
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
There is a clear, distinct connection between firefighter morale and firefighter performance; improving the former will improve the latter
The firefighter allegedly posted on his Facebook page that they were searching for a “drunk Mexican”
The human resources parts of the text can be the hardest; knowing the content and practicing scenarios will help
Fire Chief Michael Hernandez made it clear that just because firefighters can have these substances in their systems, does not mean they are
An alcohol level less than 0.08 is not considered positive under policy; chief and union say policy is no problem
With the increased expectations and the fast pace of change, fire officers must keep current or get left behind; here are four areas to focus on
Her duties include being in charge of training, recruiting and meeting accreditation standards
The chief’s career was punctuated by constant learning and perseverance
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about Capt. Elizabeth Cascio, the first female to serve as executive officer to the FDNY commissioner
With so many kids being pulled from the fire, many of the firefighters who are parents themselves are struggling
Capt. Elizabeth Cascio, 51, has more than 30 year of EMS experience and was about to retire when she was asked to stay on
A line-of-duty death can occur in any department; here’s how to make sure you’re following the correct rules and training protocol
A known explosion, heavy flames and strong wind present challenges for the first-arriving crews; how would you lead and attack this fire?
Fire department leaders say they are in a no-win situation and that the mayor is bent on closing the station
All the technology and rules will only go so far; real safety change must come from a safety attitude
These four on-scene questions, and the easy-to-remember acronym, will improve your emergency scene success rate
Here are six mistakes firefighter commonly make and the faulty reasoning behind them
Let’s think about the characteristics of different foams and apply them to fire officers
If there are questions surrounding the death, line-of-duty-death honors should be put on hold until accurate information is examined
Motivational posters are nice for covering blemishes on walls, but firefighters need tangible tools to succeed
Even if your department does not complete a formal accreditation program, the self-assessment component is valuable
Like any relationship, the relationship to the fire service takes ongoing work and a constantly renewed passion
Being a leader is like being an investor, the experience, knowledge and wisdom gained today will accrue and compound over time
We will become the mother ship that guides critical thinking in all aspects of safety throughout our community
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about the preliminary report that claims the deaths of two Boston firefighters was accidental
Scientific testing on how fire burns in contemporary structures will give fire chiefs the tools to incorporate safer and more effective firefighting tactics
It is counterintuitive that fire departments would have a recruiting problem now, yet we do; here are ways to attract the best candidates
Inattention to details can derail a fire chief’s career; use these steps to stay abreast of all the details and be accountable for everything
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