Fire Department Leadership

The desire for leadership training has perhaps never been greater, and there are a vast array of approaches for fire service leaders to adopt. Which is the most appropriate for your fire department? Survey our comprehensive articles and videos on leadership, management, fire department administration, fireground decision making, and the like.

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Silverton Fire Co # 1 Toms River NJ

Lawsuit: Ex-Cop Handcuffed, Sexually Assaulted Firefighters While Others Watched

The lasuit alleges much of the abuse occurred at the firehouse and in full view of other members, pointing to a culture of complicity and institutional failure.
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Rick Lasky and John Salka

The Command Post: What Is Your Driving Force?

Hosts Rick Lasky and John Salka discuss the critical role of commitment in the fire service.
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Jerry Stretch

FDIC 2025 Preview: Dealing with Difficult People

This class focuses on our fire service mission and discusses the impact "difficult people" can have on our daily success.
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Rick Lasky, Scott Thompson, Curtis Birt, and John Salka

Humpday Hangout: Leaving a Legacy

Rick Lasky and other members of the team pay tribute to the life and times of the late Captain Bill Gustin.
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Tom Merrill and Kent Swarts

Enhancing Volunteer Fire Department Recruitment and Retention

Host Tom Merrill welcomes Deputy Chief Kent Swarts from the Rehoboth Beach (DE) Volunteer Fire Company.
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Backstep Boys: Leadership and the Future of the Fire Service

Hosts Ron Kanterman and Tom Aurnhammer welcome Dr. Denis Onieal, a fire service icon with decades of experience.
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Kalispell Montana Fire Chief Jay Hagen

Kalispell (MT) Names New Fire Chief

Jay Hagen will assume the role on May 5, returning to western Montana where he started his career in firefighting three decades ago.
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Drawn by Fire: Gustin!

Paul Combs pays tribute to the late Bill Gustin, captain with Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue and fire service legend.
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Steve Shaw and Ben Shultz

Perspectives on Leadership: Firefighting Efficiency Through Data-Driven Practices

Host Steve Shaw welcomes Lieutenant Paramedic Ben Shultz from the West Palm Beach (FL) Fire Department.
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WY Fire Districts Prepare for Budget Cuts Following Property Tax Cuts

Local fire districts are preparing to make budget cuts in response to a newly passed property tax relief bill.
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Commander’s Intent and Concept of the Operation: Two Powerful Leadership Tools

Jerry Knapp explains how these two crucial ideas from military planning can be used for fire departments.
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Retired Fire Chief John R. Leahy Jr. Passes Away

John R. Leahy Jr., 94, retired chief of the Pittsburgh (PA) Bureau of Fire, died February 20 in Florida following a short illness.
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Retiring Waynesville Fire Chief Joey Webb

Retiring Waynesville (NC) Fire Chief Wore Many Hats

For many fire chiefs, the job is much more than fighting fires. That's no different for retiring Waynesville Fire Chief Joey Webb.
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Navigating Harassment and Discrimination in the Fire Service

Host John K. Murphy welcomes legal experts to discuss the pressing issues of harassment and discrimination within the fire service.
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OH Fire Chief Suspended: Records Reveal Misconduct Allegations

03.11.2025
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FDIC 2025 Preview: Left Seat Tips and Tactics

03.11.2025
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Fireground Strategies: Navigating Fireground Dynamics

03.07.2025
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Survivorship Bias and Fire Service Retention

03.06.2025
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City of Las Vegas, Firefighters’ Union Ratify Collective Bargaining Agreement

03.06.2025
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Holyoke (MA) Fire Department Exits 1970s Diversity Hiring Consent Decree

03.06.2025
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Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Fails to Get Job Back After Ouster Following Historic Deadly Wildfire

03.05.2025
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Colorado Springs (CO) Fire Marshal to Retire After 32 Years of Service

03.05.2025
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MO Police, Fire Dismiss Chaplains with Ties to Sex Abuse Investigation

03.05.2025
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Los Angeles Mayor’s Aides Were Warned of Growing Fire Danger Before She Flew to Ghana

03.04.2025
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OR Coast Fire District in Turmoil After Chief Promises ‘Open War’ on Board Members

03.03.2025
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Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Appeals Her Firing

02.28.2025
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