Ian Emmons

Ian Emmons is the deputy chief of operations for Washington Township in Dayton, Ohio, and a content developer for Lexipol. Emmons received his MBA from the University of Cincinnati and is a current EFOP student at the National Fire Academy. He sits on the Board of Directors for the Safety, Health and Survivial section of the IAFC, is an IAFC Professional Development Committee member, serves as the Education Committee Chair for IFE-USA, and sits on multiple NFPA technical committees, including 1001 and 1021. Emmons has been designated as a CFO and CTO through the CPC and received his MIFireE status from the IFE.

Full list of Ian Emmons results

Pushing back from ‘desk bod’: Chief officer strategies to prioritize health
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The transition from shift work to desk work typically brings a more sedentary lifestyle that needs to be actively resisted
The many faces of fire service success: Our goals are different – and that’s OK
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Firefighters should set their own goals for success, then department leaders can help them find the best path forward
Lonely at the top: Strategies for newly promoted firefighters
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Setting boundaries can protect your existing relationships, while forging new connections can help you cultivate different avenues of support
CBT vs. HOT: Striking the right balance between computer-based and hands-on training
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With the shift indoors, many fire departments are reconsidering their balance between practical and online training
Millennial leadership: How to foster a new crop of leaders
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Four strategies to develop younger members so they can effectively lead the fire service into the future