There’s a difference between productive change and plain old pot-stirring
Shaking Things Up as a Fire Service Leader
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Testing Your Leadership: How to Handle People Who Mishandle You
Don’t abet the testers; stay above the fray.
The Fifth Bugle Is the Heaviest
We need unions, city managers and council members to embrace and support our public safety leaders
Facing Adversity — It’s How You Respond That Matters
Finding solace in faith when all seems lost
Can You Hear Me Now? Preventing Hearing Loss for Firefighters
When it’s gone, it’s gone
National Fire Prevention Week 2022: Prepping for the Big Event
National Fire Prevention Week Theme: “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.”
August Is National Wellness Month
Renewed focus on body and mind
Firefighting and the Homeless – The New Norm
In many cities, fire crews are increasingly responding to fires in homeless encampments, recreational vehicles and vacant buildings
Jumping to Conclusions: How Assumptions Can Impact Our Mental Health
In order to combat negative, assumption-based thinking, first responders can make a conscious effort to train their brain to react differently.
Fear and Fire: What Wildland Firefighting Teaches Us About Harnessing Fear
We must co-exist with our fears to keep them in a healthy balance, learning to use fear as a tool in our favor.
The Approval Trap: Time for a Mayday?
The need for approval shouldn’t come at the expense of your own sense of self.
The Importance of Healthy Public Safety Communications: The Leader’s Role
Poor communication undermines leadership