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 kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
City Administrator Michael Jordan proposed bending policy to grant Reginald Freeman a police-only housing bonus, boosting his offer to nearly $260K
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Under the plan, the federal government would budget money for fighting wildfires instead of raiding funding allocated for mitigation efforts
Here are steps to pre-load your firefighting experiences to help you make better, intuitive decisions
Using the right tool to solve a problem begins with having a lot of tools and correctly identifying the one needed
It is important to develop your own style of leadership based on these four management competencies
No matter how tough and cool you are, the emotional weight of what we see will eventually catch you
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about D.C. Fire and EMS’ decision to require all emloyees to get a doctor’s note in order to call in sick
We gathered the most compelling responses and invite you to join in by adding your own opinion in the comment section below
An audit said the department suffers from poor morale and inconsistent leadership
As with any test, learning as much as you can about the test-giver, the test and yourself will pay big rewards
The bulletin was introduced after the death of NYPD officer Dennis Guerra
Fire service leaders cultivate relationships at CFSI’s National Fire and Emergency Services Dinner and Seminars Program
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about labor management relations in their leadership lessons segment
Understanding how these structures are built and how fire behaves within them are key to a safe and effective attack
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie also talk about the fundamentals of emergency response
The city’s rebuttal attempts to cast doubt on the report’s methodology, but the consulting firm hired by AMR dismissed the critique as “inaccurate”
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie bring expert perspective to hot topics, frontline tactics and leadership lessons that firefighters and officers need to be safe and successful
The fire department is accused of picking calls from areas with higher incomes, more insurance coverage and a greater likelihood of payment
Not only can harassment and discrimination undermine your leadership, they can land you in court; here’s how to protect yourself
It’s more important to be honest and deal with the reality of the situation than to just say the right words
Every fire truck crash reminds us of the obvious benefits of wearing seatbelts; their use should be universal
The temporary move aims to reduce overtime pay to stay within budget
What may seem a slight breeze can dramatically alter fire behavior within a structure, and the safety of the firefighters inside
Lt. Kellene Davis: “If I had known someone was in distress across the street, I would have been over there immediately”
Chief Richard Felner read a letter to the commission, saying he didn’t want a new contract; he had to stop several times, overcome with emotion
Daniel Nigro, who helped rebuild the city’s fire department after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, will lead the FDNY
Fire Chief Stephen Kovalcik is asking the city to pay for a seventh fire station; he said sometimes it takes up to nine minutes for his crews to get to emergencies
It is difficult to find the time and money to train firefighters to required level; here are some ideas on how to get that done
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie bring expert perspective to hot topics, frontline tactics and leadership lessons that firefighters and officers need to be safe and successful
Some volunteer fire departments appoint chiefs, while others vote — and we want to know which works best
