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.
In the Newbern’s first election in six decades, Firefighter Patrick Braxton won 66–26 to end the legal fight that once locked him out of city hall
Veteran wildland firefighters say the unprecedented raid at the Bear Gulch fire undermined trust on the fire line, raising fears that crews could face immigration checks while battling active blazes
Step-by-step guidance and tips for finding, interviewing, contracting and utilizing the skills of a grant writer
Exploring what the survey data reveals about how fireground tactics are executed and how safety culture is perceived
Breaking down the role of division officers in reducing command overload and supporting tactical execution on complex incidents
Like a championship team, success in the fire service requires clarity, consistency and commitment
Dr. Nicole Sawyer urges fire service leaders to confront the roots of chronic stress and model accountability for their crews
Outgoing IAFC President Josh Waldo honored seven individuals for their outstanding service to the fire and EMS community
The Anne Arundel County fire chief underscores the power of teamwork, accountability and raising up the next generation of leaders
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
Chiefs Trisha Wolford, Steven Locke, Ernest Malone and James Silvernail have begun their 2025-2026 terms
The Kansas City Fire Department skipped formal after-action reviews after two LODDs, citing trauma and threshold criteria despite guidelines and NFFF’s “always debrief” stance
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
One bad choice with a master stream spotlights a missed opportunity for cooperation over shared space frustrations
Line officers stepping into administrative roles face a culture shock — and a steep learning curve — that rarely gets addressed
Every chief needs to learn when to stay at 30,000 feet and when to get into the weeds
More than 1,600 firefighters weigh in on the perennial debate about whether aggressive tactics and safety culture are mutually exclusive
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
From ‘Reinventing Government’ to DOGE: Here’s what the longstanding deficit fight means for your agency — and how to respond
If our leaders can’t see that, then it’s on us, especially those in the middle, to bring some humanity back into the firehouse
We must create an environment that preserves the incident commander’s cognitive bandwidth
Wearing proper gear and following strong radio communication protocols can significantly impact broader performance and safety
Great leaders know when to coach, when to cut and how to build a growth-focused culture
A Thunderbolts baseball game was canceled when a Montgomery County firefighter sprayed water onto the field after a hit ball damaged his vehicle
Go beyond check-the-box communication to build real trust with firefighters who need more than information
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