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.
Fresno city council officials preserved staffing with funds from a reduced pension system payment
Deputy Fire Commissioner Jeffrey W. Thompson joined the department in 1989 and worked out of one of the busiest firehouses in the city
How to shift your leadership style from one of crew ownership to stewardship
Chapter 4 of this comprehensive desk reference about EMS in the U.S. untangles the origin and history of the EMS Star of Life
Chief Marc Bashoor details what makes this year’s event unique
The initiative calls for the suspension of non-emergency activities to focus solely on safety and health training and discussion
Data shows Vacaville firefighters are responding to more calls and completing more training
Firefighting was crowned most-stressful job; understanding what makes it so is key to reducing that stress
The Charleston, S.C., chief reflects on his journey from the trauma of the Sofa Super Store fire tragedy to finding – and living – his growth-focused mission
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Mayor Todd Gloria’s selection comes after firefighters launched an online petition in support of Deputy Chief Robert Logan
Newport News first responders had not followed protocols and incorrectly declared Quandrell Williams dead
A group of chiefs are arguing that Fire Commissioner Laura Kavanagh demoted them due to age
How to select the right quick-action technique – completion, delegation or relegation – to help mitigate the impact of stressors
Lessons learned from organizational culture-focused research
Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell details the historic event that’s expanding international collaboration
The East Franklin Fire Department has until June 30 to sign a contract or turn in gear and cease operations
Mayor Michelle Wu announced plans to fully restore funding for public safety
New ordinance allows the fire chief to declare a building a “public nuisance” and have a structure torn down
Suisun City Fire Chief Brad Lopez said many of the department’s goals will require strategic financial planning
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Firefighters and civilians have signed an online petition to have Deputy Chief Robert Logan be selected as the next fire chief
NVFC urges fire and EMS personnel to review the proposed standard, understand its potential impact on their communities and prepare their comments for OSHA
Canton Firefighter Jared Kneale’s family and coworkers believe something positive must come from his death
Bruno’s impact on the fire service is far-reaching and profound, particularly in the areas of safety, command and customer service
Reflecting on OSHA requirements and the position paper that has everyone talking
City council hearing finds that the proposed budget does not cover all recommended changes based on the Stricker Street fire that killed three firefighters
The Meridian, Idaho, chief shares powerful stories that highlight the impact of fire department culture on the entire community
Every little thing counts, whether related to equipment, operations, or communication
Fire service leaders must shift their recruitment and retention strategies
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