Kristopher T. Blume

Kristopher T. Blume

Kristopher T. Blume is the fire chief of the Meridian (Idaho) Fire Department. He previously served as a battalion chief with the Tucson (Arizona) Fire Department. With over two decades of fire service experience, Blume is an author, lecturer and independent consultant. He is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program and is an instructor at the National Fire Academy. Blume is an alumnus of the University of Arizona and holds several undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Full list of Kristopher T. Blume results

Psychological safety: Not just another word for trust in the fire service
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It is essential to create a supportive, inclusive and trusting work environments
Built-environment buying: Apparatus selection and community construction
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The surge of lightweight construction across the country underscores the need to look to the future of community development
‘See one, do one, teach one’: Mentorship in the fire service
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An experienced mentor can help newer members excel in their chosen career
Firefighters are ditching the dirty gear 'Marlboro Man' look
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All members of the fire service must take ownership of setting a new expectation of fire service pride
Fire service organizational silos: How to emerge from the depths and foster connection
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Predicting, spotting and dismantling silos, plus preventing reemergence through a teamwork-focused mindset
Practical applications of generational differences among fire service members
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Implementing supervision-focused best practices requires leaders to address their members’ different worldviews, work ethics and perspectives
Making the most of a bad situation: How firefighters can learn from poor leadership
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Focus on teamwork, coping mechanisms and even how not to behave with other members
Competence vs. compliance: Know the difference for firefighter training and discipline
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To be competent in the profession is a skill; compliance will always be a choice
The high-rise standpipe kit: What fire departments should include in the bag
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15 tools to incorporate into a high-rise standpipe kit to ensure effective operations at these high-risk incidents
Thinking critically, acting decisively in the fire service
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Mastering both skill sets makes for top-tier leaders
9 key questions you must be able to answer during budget negotiations
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People expect more than an impassioned plea; they want data-driven details
What it means to really commit to a diverse and inclusive fire department
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Consistency and persistence of inclusive values will help the fire service leaders move beyond hollow proclamations of diversity
How to change fire service culture
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Three pillars to help leaders embrace and manage organizational change
4 principles for leadership in times of crisis
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Reflecting on the Cuban Missile Crisis and how leaders can employ the lessons learned to manage a national emergency
Discipline and the opportunity for atonement
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Why fire departments must embrace discipline in order to protect the integrity of the organization and the employee

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