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Three years into the What Firefighters Want project, one issue continues to emerge as a pain point: poor agency leadership.
FireRescue1’s 2024 state-of-the-industry survey revealed some alarming statistics related to fire department leadership:
- 76% of respondents reported concerns about their fire department leadership
- 49% indicated that poor agency leadership has a high impact on retention
- 33% have considered leaving their department because of the fire chief
But it’s certainly not all bad news. Respondents also highlighted how their fire chiefs and other officers alike excel, providing a roadmap for leaders to emulate.
Download the What Firefighters Want in 2024 digital edition, sponsored by
ImageTrend,
to explore critical leadership issues:
- Key changes leaders can take to retain members
- How to develop and demonstrate your leadership values
- How respondents perceive their leaders’ priorities
Visit the
What
Firefighters Want resource page for additional analysis related to strengthening fire department leadership at all levels.
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