Here are three key takeaways from the episode. 1. Mental Wellness Is Ongoing and Requires Active Engagement. Chikerotis reflects on the 9/11 response, revealing the infancy of mental health resources ...

Congratulations, lieutenant, you are on the road to the most fulfilling job in the fire service—front-line supervision. You will be riding “right front,” out with the crew, day and night. It will be ...

Fire service leadership has existed since the introduction of the first organized fire brigades of ancient Rome. Over the centuries, leadership has morphed into the traditional styles we recognize ...

Emergency service leaders generally lack an education in the science of management. Although the topic of leadership is commonly taught in the emergency service training regiment, true management ...

In many places, water is plentiful, relatively inexpensive and easy to obtain in large quantities. It’s also very effective when combating heat and flame, which makes it the agent of choice for ...

Fire service leadership demands operational proficiency and an unwavering commitment to ethical principles. The service’s complex and dynamic environment requires leaders who can navigate challenging ...

The fireground doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. Textbooks and training scenarios often include a robust command structure with the incident commander (IC) supported by operations, logistics, ...

Recently, when asked to train a female firefighter I didn’t know much about, I found myself wincing. It’s not an abnormal reaction to wonder what kind of assignment you’re about to be handed. And yet ...

Leadership for some individuals is a daunting task that often can fill a person with anxiety and feelings of inadequacy. Many individuals have failed to be good leaders because of this fact, which ...

Sometime early in a firefighter’s career–usually as part of fire school–building construction is touted to be one of the most important things firefighters should be aware of in their new trade. They ...

With technical insight from AT&T’s Brad Steiner (Principle Strategist of Public Safety Technology) and operational perspective from Amherst, Mass. Fire Chief, Lindsay Stromgren, the discussion will ...

In an era where social media dominates nearly every aspect of our lives, it’s easy to view it as a double-edged sword. For the fire service, a profession rooted in tradition, camaraderie, and hands-on ...