Everyday Leadership in the Fire Service

Note to Readers: This is a longer article, which first appeared in Minnesota Fire Chief Magazine, the publication of the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association (www.msfca.org). “I’m sorry to interrupt, but this is a bunch of bulls—t,” the officer said. Frustration was evident on his face. “These are some good techniques and stuff, but they […]

What Brian Williams can Teach Fire Service Leaders (and the rest of us)

Celebrity anchor Brian Williams was suspended from NBC News after Stars and Stripes broke the story that his oft-repeated tale of coming under fire in a Chinook helicopter was essentially a big, flying bag of lies.  There has been much clucking and condemnation from all quarters, especially from veterans who have actually been fired upon, […]