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The article offers the author's insights on the struggle by U.S. fire-service leaders during the economic crisis in 2011 to maintain a proper level of service. He says that all things that improve fire departments and the services that they provide were already cut. He notes that when one chooses to become a department leader, he/she assumed the responsibility to be the cheerleader, advocate, and lightning rod of the organization.

The article offers the author's insights on leadership in the fire service. The author notes that a leader has the ability to get the firefighters to perform their functions and put their lives on the line to do them. He cites that compliance and a team which is supportive of each other are needed to improve the organization. He adds that the relationships built with each other makes the team stronger and helps them to easily face the challenges in providing emergency response to the community.

The author discusses the relevance of focusing on leadership at fire service departments in the U.S. The author denotes the role of every fire department's officer in promoting best practices and safety as well as proper decision making on their services. The author also states the responsibility of fire officers in maintaining the quality of their services despite the budget cuts.

The article presents the reasons for taking fire department leader positions. It mentions that good leaders acknowledge that tough times provide the greatest opportunity for leaders to use all their abilities, and skills and to shine. It states that department leaders have the opportunity to demonstrate their upcoming leaders their skills and take the rewards for a job well done.

The article presents the author's views on the significance of leadership in emergency management in the U.S. He mentions the struggles of the fire departments to ensure the safety of the people during fire accidents. The author further states that the responsibility of being a leader in firefighting entails the need to respond every emergencies with calmness, reasoned judgment and effective leadership.