Leadership during COVID-19: Plans and Communication
COVID-19: As leaders during this global pandemic, we must properly manage two main areas in our organizations: planning and communication.
The Qualities of Outstanding First Responder Candidates
What are the biggest qualities you should look for in a first responder candidate? Hiring a outstanding first responder starts with aligned values.
The Need for Fire Service Education and Associations
Joining the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) was one of the best actions of my career. If you want to be a fire chief, you should surround yourself with fire chiefs.
Hiring for Character and Competency in the Fire Service
By hiring for both character and competency, fire service management can ensure that communities are served by the best possible people they can hire.
How Far Ahead in Your Fire Service Career Are You Planning?
Stronger demands for proper credentials has made career planning difficult and has forced many fire service people to readjust their educational paths.
Integrating Community Risk Reduction into Public Service Agencies
Fire prevention has long-lasting effects in the community. This is because fires and EMS calls have long-term consequences when they occur.
Managing Community Risk Reduction in the Fire Service
One of the movements in the fire service over the past two decades is the movement towards community risk reduction as opposed to fire prevention.
Supporting Rural Fire and EMS: Time for a National Initiative?
Good fire and EMS services, especially in rural areas, are key to the survival of many people, especially to the elderly population.
The Disturbing Leadership Vacuum in Many Fire Services
Firefighters have many stages in their career and life, marked by some responsibilities and activities that either lend to or detract from leadership.
Fire Service Education: The Past, Present and Future
A few weeks ago, I had the honor of attending the Fire and Emergency Services Professional Development Leadership summit, held at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland.