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.
Chief Caughey urges fire service leaders to focus on developing new firefighters’ critical thinking skills
Former Londonderry Fire Chief Bo Butler chose to give up his job in October 2024 instead of reducing firefighter staffing to save money
Several Monroe Rural Protection Fire District firefighters resigned following Firefighter Roselyn Baker’s termination after she filed a complaint
FEMA
The former president was instrumental in the creation of FEMA, pushing for heightened emergency response capabilities
One person can make a difference, and together we can move mountains to create a better tomorrow
Highlighting the most eye-opening results from the annual state-of-the-industry survey
Replacing the phrase “my department” with the more inclusive “our department” highlights teamwork and accountability
Consider what you want to accomplish in the next 12 months and build an actionable framework to achieve it
Recapping the themes that dominated events, headlines and kitchen table conversations, plus tips for how to thrive in 2025
Report identifies preventable failures in communication, planning, execution and leadership on and before July 13 incident
Submit nominations by 5pm EST, January 17, 2025
Explore the books fire leaders, FireRescue1 contributors and experts recommend to advance your career, build leadership skills and inspire the next generation
We asked FireRescue1 contributors and board members to share the technology they are hoping to use in the year ahead
Ventura Fire Captain Fernando Calderon explains how the survival challenge has made him a better company officer
Chiefs, are you seeking out new ideas and approaches from different departments?
It’s hard to achieve trust and buy-in from our members when they can’t see what’s ahead for them personally and professionally
Without routine inspections and incident preplanning, crews are responding to an information black hole
Sacramento Fire Captain Keith Wade, once a TikTok skeptic, is now on a mission to show fire service leaders how the app’s reach could be the answer to staffing woes
A consultant’s review of the fatal fire criticized Sedgwick County’s 911 operations and the Wichita Fire Department’s lack of “self-reflection and accountability”
Using this word tells every woman who serves in this beloved profession that she doesn’t belong – and signals to young girls that they shouldn’t join
Members of Local 2 issued the vote after going without a contract or raise since June 2021
The clock begins to run against you as soon as new members report for duty, so start building their muscle memory and slide deck now
As much as the fire department is a fraternity, the firehouse is not a frat house
Chief Caughey argues that different generations aren’t better or worse, just different
East Syracuse Fire Department staff and supporters decried the decision to have DeWitt firefighters take over and warned the move could jeopardize public safety
Portland Deputy Chief Chad Johnston is known for his commitment to building a high-performance organization
An Albertville firefighter alleges he was subjected to gay-related comments and was tricked into having his photo taken with a nude coworker
Some problems, like those involving improperly fitting gear and equipment, must be remedied from the top down
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