Alima Mims

The Four Pillars of Leadership: Alima Mims

Alima Mims considers several factors that can positively impact firehouse culture and a firefighting team's cohesion on the fireground.
Fairfax County Virginia firefighters respond to a house fire on Davian Dr in the Annandale

Nurturing Informal Leaders: A Crucial Role of the Fire Service Leader

Nate Larkin of O2X offers his perspective on how leaders can decentralize and empower their firefighters to become informal leaders themselves.
DC firefighters training with O2X

The Essential Role of Positive Mentorship in Fire Service Leadership

Positive mentorship promotes innovation and progress within the fire service, fostering a mindset of creative thinking, adaptability, and resilience.
Berkeley California fire chief David Sprague

The Four Pillars of Leadership: David Sprague

Berkeley (CA) Fire Chief David Sprague offers four principles leaders must consider to ensure their firefighters are engaged and productive.
Three workouts you can do on shift

Three 15-Minute Workouts You Can Do While on Shift

Workouts don't need to be gruelingly long to be effective. Samantha McChesney offers three workouts to keep firefighters moving for 15 minutes every shift.
o2x mental performance training

Mental Performance Before, During, and After a 24-Hour Shift

Mental preparedness refers to shifting into an optimal frame of mind so you can perform on the fireground. Ashley Ripke offers some tips.
Fire recruits standing

Six Tips to Prepare Yourself for the Fire Academy

Conner Freeland shares six points to help firefighter recruits prepare for the rigors of the fire academy.