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.
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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.
The Four Pillars of Leadership: Fire Chief Joanne R. Rund
Baltimore County (MD) Fire Chief Joanne R. Rund explains the four pillars behind her approach to fire department leadership.
Leadership Is an Inside Job
Jared Cheselske shares six leadership lessons from his decades in the fire service and his military career.
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Caffeine: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Dr. Jaime Lee Tartar reviews some of the pros and cons of caffeine intake when it comes to firefighter performance.
Green Beret Leadership Lessons for the Fire Service
Josh Stuart-Shor discusses why he won't temper his expectations when it comes to leadership, whether in the Special Forces or the fire service.
Maintaining a Probie Mindset: The 25-Year Probie
Even after decades on the job, maintaining a "probie" mindset enables firefighters to remain open to new information, writes Kenny Hayes.
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.
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.
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.
Improving Return-to-Work Decision Making After Firefighter Orthopedic Injury
No gold standard exists for evaluating return-to-work readiness of firefighters after injury. Dave Sherman on how to know when you are ready.
Sleep Risks Associated with Shift Work and How to Mitigate Them
Allison Brager reviews four signs that shift work is impacting firefighters' sleep and health.