Officer Development Program: Where to Start and Lessons Learned
Plano (TX) Fire-Rescue's Officer Development Program (ODP) can be modified by other fire departments to develop their own custom programs.
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Trench Rescue Shoring: Myths or Science? Part 3
Firefighters should no longer accept the idea that they should “make do” with available tools and nominal shoring materials.
Mitigated Speech and the Fire Officer: Understanding Subordinates
A company officer who has a better understanding of how subordinates communicate to those in authority will become a better leader.
The Clark County (NV) Hospital Area Command Collaboration
Four Clark County emergency response veterans offer this take on how fire departments and other emergency services came together to solve their response issues.
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Lessons Learned at a Virginia Apartment Building Fire
On April 13, 2022, Suffolk (VA) Fire & Rescue (SFR) was presented with a fast-moving fire in an occupied residential apartment building that challenged firefighters.
Letters to the Editor: May 2023
"Leadership is not about how much you know but about your ability to motivate others to learn and to teach." Read Letters to the Editor from our May 2023 issue.
Sizing Up Garden-Style Apartment Fires
Zachary Brown offers some firefighting strategy and size-up considerations for dealing with garden-style apartment fires.
Courage Under Fire Leadership: 15 Considerations Before Promoting
Steve Prziborowski offers firefighters some considerations before they begin the process of stepping into the fire officer ranks.
Being an Officer in a Volunteer Fire Department
Being an officer within a volunteer fire department is much different than being a chief. Richard Ray on leadership and training.
What Building Do You Fear the Most?
Firefighters must be fearful of all the buildings you respond to; they’ll all present a challenge when on fire, says Mike Ciampo.
Transfer of Command
An effective and efficient transfer of command is important; don’t take it for granted, says David Hesselmeyer.
My Subject, My Class! Lighten Up, Francis
As fire instructors, we must control our emotions and coach the next group of instructors to continue to pass on great fire training.