Solitude is not a break from influence. It is part of it. Judgment recovers only when the noise drops.

Ask yourself: What would you say you are building when your audience is not watching?

A fire chief’s influence is measured not just by their title, but by their ability to inspire trust and confidence in their team during difficult periods.

Emergency Medical Services has always been rooted in the base fundamentals of A irway, B reathing, and C irculation.  Today’s providers...

Acumen is the ability to discern the signal from the noise. Over time, I’ve come to understand that it’s more than intelligence. It’s the combination of deep knowledge, timing, and intuitive insight. It's knowing what to do, when to do it, and, most importantly, why it matters.

It’s time we reframe how fire service leaders understand, evaluate, and communicate risk –especially at the strategic level.

The 2025 Firefighter Safety Stand Down wrapped up a powerful week, the theme being Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET .  The daily...

Let’s be real for a moment: if you’re in a leadership role, chances are you’re feeling what I’m feeling – exhausted . We’re always...

Leaders set the tone for workplace culture, and their stance on mental wellness and health can determine whether personnel feel safe seeking support.

What if the biggest risk to your department isn’t your next structure fire, mass casualty, or weather event – but what is happening...

Artwork by Paul Combs, Drawn by Fire 2023 The fire service is built on the principles of teamwork, sacrifice, and a commitment to serving...

Artwork by Paul Combs, Drawn by Fire 2023 The fire service is built on the principles of teamwork, sacrifice, and a commitment to serving...

One of the most common challenges I encounter is helping individuals discover their leadership purpose.  Not because they lack potential,...

One of the most common challenges I encounter is helping individuals discover their leadership purpose.  Not because they lack potential,...

In the ever-changing landscape of reality, adaptability is essential to staying effective and relevant.

In the ever-changing landscape of reality, adaptability is essential to staying effective and relevant.

Seven practical steps to cultivate a growth mindset.

Seven practical steps to cultivate a growth mindset.

Article by Paul Wind, Battalion Chief (Retired), Wes Hill, Fire Chief, and Jeremy Rebok, Fire Chief On an early morning walk through my...

Article by Paul Wind, Battalion Chief (Retired), Wes Hill, Fire Chief, and Jeremy Rebok, Fire Chief On an early morning walk through my...