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Responding to Propane / Flammable Gas Incidents Bulletin

26 July 2024

This resource is to help the fire service respond to flammable gas leaks in structures in a safe, …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/responding-to-propane-flammable-gas-incidents-bulletin

Take Charge of Battery Safety

3 June 2024

FSRI's lithium-ion battery safety campaign includes key resources to help firefighters respond to …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/take-charge-of-battery-safety

Lithium Ion Batteries Hazard and Use Assessment - Phase III

23 January 2023

This report summarizes fire tests conducted to determine fire protection guidance for warehouse storage …

http://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/lithium-ion-batteries-hazard-and-use-assessment---phase-iii

Why Leaders Should Stop Micromanaging And Deliver Real Value

24 November 2020

These five essential pivots for ascending leaders apply at all levels.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/why-leaders-should-stop-micromanaging-and-deliver-real-value

If At First You Don’t Succeed...

23 November 2020

Any entrepreneur will tell you: it’s almost impossible to create a solution that works on the first …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/if-at-first-you-don-t-succeed

Structure Equals Comfort: Four Effective Leadership Strategies

23 November 2020

Strategies top companies are employing to survive and thrive.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/structure-equals-comfort-four-effective-leadership-strategies

Leadership and Team Building During Times of Crisis

23 November 2020

Explore the keys to success which include versatility in core leader strengths, finding promising reinforcements …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/leadership-and-team-building-during-times-of-crisis

Volunteer Fire Departments: Bait-and-Switch and a Question of Identity

17 November 2020

If the volunteer fire service is going to survive, we need to open our ranks to a wider range of people …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/volunteer-fire-departments-bait-and-switch-and-a-question-of-identity

How to Build a Team That Resolves Conflict Effectively

16 November 2020

The best leaders know they do not have to resolve every conflict. They learn to empower their others …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/how-to-build-a-team-that-resolves-conflict-effectively

F20 Questions to Ask Other Leaders

16 November 2020

People who have a growth mindset believe they can improve themselves by their own efforts and …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/f20-questions-to-ask-other-leaders

Fire Service PIO: How to Handle Confrontational Interviews

16 November 2020

Whether you are the public information officer or not, you could find yourself involved in a confrontational …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/fire-service-pio-how-to-handle-confrontational-interviews

5 Fatal Volunteer Management Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)

13 November 2020

In order to maximize your volunteer program’s effectiveness and provide a positive volunteer …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/5-fatal-volunteer-management-mistakes-(and-how-to-avoid-them-)

Training Tip: Use Google Docs for Firefighter Training

13 November 2020

Use Dropbox, Box and Google Drive to improve collaboration and efficiency with training documents and …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/training-tip-use-google-docs-for-firefighter-training

Combination Fire Department Cohensiveness

13 November 2020

It does not matter whether the members are career, part-time, or volunteer in your combination …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/combination-fire-department-cohensiveness

Creating a Culture of Ethics and Integrity in the Fire Service

13 November 2020

How you can influence your department’s culture for the better.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/creating-a-culture-of-ethics-and-integrity-in-the-fire-service

A New Generation is Shaking Up the Fire Service

13 November 2020

It may seem like millennials are still the young newbies at work, but in reality, it's the "iGen," and …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/a-new-generation-is-shaking-up-the-fire-service

Managing Fire Department Millennials: Five Mistakes to Avoid

13 November 2020

Consider what fire service veterans were saying about you when you started.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/managing-fire-department-millennials-five-mistakes-to-avoid

High-potential Employees: Emerging Leaders on the Move

13 November 2020

Help your high-performers grow into their leadership potential while avoiding disillusionment or …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/high-potential-employees-emerging-leaders-on-the-move

Conflict in the Fire Service: Avoid or Address?

13 November 2020

Officer leadership courses should include sections on conflict management and resolution for when situations …

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/conflict-in-the-fire-service-avoid-or-address

“Refreshing” Ethics in the Fire Service

13 November 2020

It is important for members of the fire service to be professional and act with integrity.

http://www.iafc.org/about-iafc/sections/vcos/vcos-resource-external-detail/refreshing-ethics-in-the-fire-service