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.
It’s essential to establish clear rules, expectations and training for all command functions
Two Montgomery County firefighters face malicious destruction and disorderly conduct charges after spraying engine water onto the field
An internal probe found the Waterbury recruits used phones and computers during the proctored test
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Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also explain how fire chiefs and company officers can prepare their crews to act appropriately in the public eye
While firefighters are responsible for their own safety, the company officer has a great deal of influence over their behaviors
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie broadcast live from FRI 2014, including attendees in the discussion to find out what they hope to get from the convention
In June, Chief Harvey placed himself on medical leave citing post traumatic stress disorder
IAFC ditched the traditional keynote speaker at FRI in favor of an open discussion on big issues with three fire chiefs
During his inaugural address, Chief Bryant noted that leadership is a key component in reducing and eliminating firefighter fatalities and injuries
Chief Kenneth Richards shared his advice and successes on keeping volunteers on a combination fire department at FRI
A fire chief who succumbs to arrogance and a sense of self-importance will take actions not aligned with the department’s goals
A focus on prevention is not a substitute for suppression, but the next step in the fire services’ evolution
The answer of course is never; here are the four steps to clean up your department’s language and reduce its risk of lawsuit
Consider these important characteristics when appointing a fire service instructor and building a training program
Firefighter safety is the company officer’s job, on and off the fireground — that means being the adult in the room when pranks get out of hand
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about nepotism and perceived conflicts of interest in the fire service
Firefighters are built to help, and we should be asking how we can help our fellow firefighters, not why do they want special treatment
Officials said there wasn’t a particular reason for the new testing other than to hold chiefs to the same standards as their subordinates
The protest may lead to the shut down of government and the fire department for at least a day
Chief Rhodes: ‘There are many things I could have done differently to make the organization more cohesive’
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about why fire departments are charging its residents for every day response calls
Fire prevention is the best path to a safer future; how we watch fire porn needs to change
A nationwide search failed to yield a new chief; the leading candidate withdrew his name
The firefighters were voluntarily shocked; no one was injured and it was not hazing
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about fire hydrant operations in their frontline tactical tips segment
After reading Monday’s column on fire porn, fire service journalist and insider Dave Statter couldn’t resist the urge to respond
Newly appointed Chief Ralph Terrazas pushed up the hiring deadline to fill vacancies and reduce response times
Knowing the roles of different on-scene leaders will help the tactical officer keep the crew safe
Ferreting out a whistleblower by subpoenaing phone records does more harm than the whistle blowing
Until prevention becomes as much of a turn on as fire porn, we will not fulfill our mission to protect lives and property
