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.
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
Mesa Fire & Medical Chief Mary Cameli shares four decades of insights on breaking barriers, building trust and sparking innovation—proving that compassion is a force multiplier for every crew and community she serves
The fire service doesn’t need more slackers, troublemakers or tyrants; it needs more doers, listeners and leaders
Chiefs John Butler and Otto Drozd explain the unique influence of the association and why it’s leading the fire service
Anyone can click through slides. Not everyone can teach.
Assemblyman Phil Ramos loses “honorary chief” status after speaking out against ICE’s use of a Brentwood firehouse lot, as fire officials deny involvement
The kind of footage worth studying — and replicating
City Administrator Michael Jordan proposed bending policy to grant Reginald Freeman a police-only housing bonus, boosting his offer to nearly $260K
Training proved critical when a Castle Rock firefighter fell through the floor at a house fire
The incident has reignited debate over department directives and personal beliefs
Channel your department’s drive into meaningful outcomes through maturity, reflection and servant leadership
What a week in the Sahara taught one chief officer about leading with purpose and building organizational endurance
Dallas Assistant Fire Chief Lauren Johnson has been named the next chief of Portland Fire & Rescue, becoming only the third woman and third external hire to lead the department
Richmond marked the anniversary of hiring Virginia’s first professional Black firefighters, honoring the legacy of Engine Co. 9 and the men who broke barriers in 1950
The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue fire chief reflects on his first year at the department
Members of the FireRescue1 community share their stories, photos and reflections on this iconic Emmitsburg institution
Digging into the assertion that there needs to be a new search-and-rescue-focused culture in which civilian safety comes first
Time may be limited, but we can find ways to maintain the shared kitchen table time that builds a sense of family
Help create a welcoming space by using the time gathered together to empower, uplift and inspire your colleagues, instead of belittling and bad-mouthing
Long before the badge or bugles, it’s the senior leader who sets the direction
Get the tools you need to identify and secure funding sources
Retired fire chief Pat Kenny shows how vulnerability, empathy, and hope transform mental-health struggles and profound loss into resilient, compassionate leadership
Preplan response efforts among agencies to effectively navigate ambush, barricade and complex, coordinated attack scenarios
Departments thrive when today’s chiefs invest in tomorrow’s leaders from the very beginning
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
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