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.
“I’m ready to roll up my sleeves,” Kalispell Fire Chief Jay Hagen said about his new leadership position
The chief gave Zam the boot to go back to school two years ago – and he did
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
A PFD commander is under investigation for harassment while two employees who made complaints against him face scrutiny over OT records
A logistics team is essential for streamlining larger, more complex operations
Three top officers of the Los Angeles firefighters union were suspended after an audit revealed $800,000 in improperly documented credit card charges
After years of protests, lawsuits, and unrest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens marked the opening of the controversial training center, a project long mired in public outcry and legal battles
The Cuba (Alabama) fire chief talks FD recruitment, plus the programs helping his members better serve their community
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
It’s time to reevaluate our SOPs, eliminate insular groups, and see traditions as an honor, not an anchor
Chief Goldfeder offers several simple tips
A hidden spy camera disguised as a phone charger was discovered in the bunkroom of an El Cajon fire station, leaving female EMS personnel feeling violated and unsafe
Mesa Fire and Medical is preparing to spend $162 million next year as it handles nearly 200 daily calls, with 84% tied to medical emergencies
Commendations and unit citations were awarded to Decatur firefighters for their rescues during a February apartment fire
Fire departments across New York will open their doors for the 14th annual RecruitNY Weekend, recruiting new volunteers through community connections
Departments must shift from asking women to “fit in” to empowering them to add value
How fire service leaders can create clarity, avoid chaos and prepare for what’s next
Colts center Danny Pinter shares the catalyst for his cause, plus gridiron lessons to apply to the fireground
The FireRescue1 community speaks up about leadership, training, technology adoption, member advocacy and more
Small amounts of time and money can save you a lot of grief — and billions of dollars downstream
When false fire alarms from a fraternity house hit a breaking point, one fire officer found the answer in equal parts authority and allyship
Pawtucket officials are defending their decision to terminate four firefighters and accept the departures of four others after an internal investigation uncovered possible criminal conduct
$7 million worth of Mercedes hose was sitting in Canada, awaiting delivery to U.S. fire departments – with a $1.75 million tariff
Daily highlights, exhibit hall photos and videos, special honors and more
Investigators faulted the Newark Fire Division for inadequate training, tactical errors and a decision to send firefighters into a hazardous cargo hold
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
The city of Pawtucket dismissed four firefighters and accepted the resignations of four more firefighters following an internal investigation into alleged criminal activity and violations of public trust
We should never put dispatchers in a situation where they have to wonder if members are playing hot potato with the call
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- ‘No way of knowing who to trust': Hidden camera found inside women’s bunkroom in Calif. firehouse
- Ala. fire chief addresses ‘inappropriate’ EMS training scenario
- Pa. fire captain resigns after social media post about Trump rally shooting goes viral
- Former FDNY chiefs charged in prevention corruption case
- Harassment, overtime fraud probes collide at top levels of Philadelphia Fire Department