Leadership

The Firehouse.com Leadership product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various fire service leadership and command equipment and services, including incident comand, professional associations and development options.
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Operations & Training

Command & Control Success: Size Matters

April 23, 2024
Curt Isakson provides numerous reasons why fireground commanders shouldn't choose the default size option when they select supply and attack hose.
Leadership

Firefighter, Police Pensions and Culture Wars Make a Dangerous, Costly Mix

April 22, 2024
Retired firefighter Tim Hill explains how firefighter pensions are threatened by limitations on investments caused by political beliefs.
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Ventilation

Understanding Unidirectional Flow in Below-Grade Fires

April 21, 2024
Andrew Serra stresses that coordination between interior and exterior personnel is vital, and ventilation must be coordinated, to increase safety and chances of success.
Leadership

Ex-Pike County, KY, Fire Chief Indicted for Taking Federal Funds

April 19, 2024
Former Blackberry Fire Chief Christopher Chapman is accused of using money earmarked for gear and equipment for himself.
Operations & Training

The Fire Scene: Measuring Operational Success

April 19, 2024
John J. Salka Jr. provides seven areas of scrutiny beyond fire suppression and no injuries that departments must consider in the determination of a correctly accomplished response...