Engaging staff is key to boosting morale and fostering organizational pride

Engaging staff is key to boosting morale and fostering organizational pride
Connectedness is essential, and it requires effort
Good intentions are not enough
It starts long before an inmate goes on suicide watch
IAFC shares information to help firefighters make an informed decision
Every incident is unique, but command principles can impose order and standardization of response
IAFC leaders address the growing strain on EMS, PPE shortages and expense reimbursement
IAFC leaders share information about dispatch and response protocols, PPE recommendations patient transport and more
The statistics show just how much policy and training matter
It’s up to every firefighter and leader to demand a respectful, professional working environment
Being effective in this unique role requires an open mind and willingness to lead the agency through change
Identifying potential active shooters will never be easy, but a recent FBI study casts light on pre-attack behaviors that can serve as warning signs.