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.
Leadership and Budgeting Issues in Organizational Transition
Many firefighting organizations will transition to paid in-station personnel. This organizational transition will be tough due to numerous changes.
Supporting the Disaster Response for Hurricane Dorian
As Hurricane Dorian approaches the coast of the Carolinas, a large-scale response is underway to deliver services. But what aid do teams provide?
Preparing to Help Other Agencies during Incidents
Take the time to meet your fellow public safety counterparts and collaborate with them in order to learn how they handle events and how you can help them.