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Where Leadership Starts

Leadership is a key tenet in the fire service. Billy Schmidt writes about whether leadership can be taught or learned, and presents questions that departments must answer regarding leadership for today and the future.
(Friday, October 12, 2012) read
Tags: Leadership, Management and Leadership, Training
Management And Leadership
Interview: Company Officer Leadership Essentials

In this interview with FireRescue editor-in-chief Tim Sendelbach, Los Angeles County Fire Department Deputy Chief Mike Metro shares three fundamentals of good fire service leadership--character, competency and connection--as well as some of the traits that contribute to good leadership.
(Monday, July 2, 2012) read
Tags: character, COLS Podcasts, company officer, competence, FRI, IAFC, Leadership, Professional Development
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Combating Negative Attitudes in the Fire Service

Most firefighters love their jobs with the same passion they had on the first day of the academy. But a few exhibit negative, gossiping attitudes that threaten the overall success of the profession. At FDIC 2012’s Opening Session, Chief Steve Kraft shared his thoughts on how to combat such negative attitudes.
(Wednesday, April 18, 2012) read
Tags: attitude, Chief Steve Kraft, Company Officer Development, FDIC 2012, Leadership, management, Management and Leadership, Professional Development
Professional Development
Company Officers: Know Your People

Today’s company officer must be well-versed not only in firefighting tactics but also in management theory, supervision and leadership. Here, Todd Shoebridge offers some useful information about how company officers can succeed in their roles while ensuring the safety of their crews and garnering respect.
(Monday, April 9, 2012) read
Tags: company officer, Leadership
Management And Leadership
Succeeding as a Young Chief Officer

Those who are young when they first promote to the officer ranks often face criticism and doubt. Chief Nathan Trauernicht shares his experiences and the experiences of a group of chiefs who were promoted to the upper ranks at a young age to show that being a young fire chief can be positive for both the individual and the organization.
(Sunday, April 1, 2012) read
Tags: age, Leadership, young chief officer, young fire chief

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