Fire Service Culture
The FireRescue1 fire service culture resource page encompasses the cultural aspects of firefighter life, from the traditions that make the fire service such a proud profession to the kitchen table conversations that develop a brotherhood and sisterhood among members, to critical discussions about firefighter health and safety, focusing on the impact of culture on behavior and decision-making, both on and off the fireground.
Minnesota firefighters continue to support one another and serve the department with a monthly breakfast that helps maintain their identity as firefighters
How we onboard recruits and probationary firefighters says a lot about department culture to firefighters and the community
This year’s initiative challenged firefighters to explore the underlying factors that shape mental health challenges in the fire service
Discover the benefits of hosting an au pair
Did one inappropriate comment justify the job-ending consequence?
Nine members from Engine 38/Ladder 51 and eight from Engine 43/Ladder 59 were reassigned as the department investigates
Following World War I, military veterans-turned-first responders expanded the challenge coin tradition to public safety organizations
The ceremony dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay
It’s time to match praise with policy for those on the front lines
Downtime together is becoming the rarest call firefighters answer
As a woman in the fire service, I am so grateful for my extended family and this group of role models for my son
Ruby has been assigned to Minneapolis Fire Station 7 for three months when she finally responds to her first house fire
The crew’s wealth of experience and dedication set a high bar in an environment where all-women crews were often scrutinized
From prevention to data-driven decision-making, department leaders must set the tone for mayday-minded training
Veteran firefighters with nearly 300 years of combined service to swap stories, honor past fires and stay connected to today’s department
Participants climb or walk the equivalent of 110 stories to honor the 343 FDNY firefighters killed on September 11, 2001
High-profile firefighters are using social media, podcasts and livestreams to sway tactics and culture, offering fresh learning — and new risks for inexperienced crews
The benefits are clear, but where to start? Learn how to find, fund and implement a therapy dog program, and download a fillable caretaking schedule
Chiefs John Tippett and John Oates debunk the idea that safety and aggression are mutually exclusive
Brian McCaffrey himself can remind your crew that “you go, we go”
Aggressive tactics and operational safety aren’t mutually exclusive when policies are clear, current and consistently applied
What makes a fire department enthusiast — and how to be one, the right way
The firehouse kitchen table has long been the place to continue traditions and share lessons learned
Shop and price compare a chicken dinner for 12 firefighters in San Diego and Pennsylvannia
For the first time in decades, Ypsilanti firefighters responded to calls from their original 1898 station, sliding down fire poles and backing modern trucks through barn doors
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
Enid Fire Department’s Honor Guard proudly represents the department at ceremonies and funerals, blending tradition, teamwork and deep respect for service
Great leaders know when to coach, when to cut and how to build a growth-focused culture
Community trust can erode quickly when firefighters are mistaken for enforcers
