In a world of uncertainty, one thing that is for sure is uncertainty. The fire service is entering an unprecedented age of challenge and opportunity. Leaders of the modern fire service face persistent ...

Fire service leaders can no longer merely react to circumstances. They must instead adopt an upstream mindset, using data to forecast emerging risks.

Lean structures and close community connections make small fire departments ideal testing grounds for adaptable, cost-effective strategies that can be scaled up by larger agencies. Contrary to the ...

Kristopher Blume explains why firefighter retention is hampered significantly when leaders micromanage, manipulate emotionally and break the bond of trust. Authoritarian fire department leadership ...

A stalwart of Scotland's fire and rescue community has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for six decades of service. James (Jim) Burns Smith joined the Glasgow Fire Brigade in 1962, aged 20, ...