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Moving into a leadership role can be an exhilarating and proud moment; it can also be a daunting one. No matter whether you’re paid or volunteer, working for a department large or small, all new leaders face similar career development opportunities and administrative challenges. To be a successful new leader, you will need to identify the support systems, processes and tools to maximize the opportunities and clear the hurdles.

FireRescue1’s Fire Leader Playbook is one such tool to increase your effectiveness as a new leader, helping enhance your leadership KSAs, develop trust among your crewmembers, and build your confidence. The Playbook offers a wealth of resources, as you grow into your position of authority and move beyond basic management and supervision skills to lead and inspire with integrity and passion.

LEADERSHIP IN FOCUS
Common questions about when firefighters in bunker gear and SCBA can make a save and when to wait for the hazmat team
Evaluating the operational period and logistics, plus the “tactical trifecta,” to gauge response level
Grapevine’s decision to replace an engine with a two-firefighter squad raises difficult questions about how departments define their mission
Turn operational experience into shared lessons, stronger accountability and continued improvement across the department
Purpose, planning, communication and reassessment can help leaders implement change without losing sight of department traditions
The Rural Health Transformation Program may be one of the biggest opportunities EMS has seen in years, but winning the money is only the first challenge
The gap between what firefighters say matters and what departments actually reinforce
Fire Chief Jonathan Killings details how El Paso’s mobile integrated health program connects community members with the right resources at the right time
A chief’s effort to broaden professional exposure helped firefighters and officers rethink accountability, development and their role in organizational change
Fire service leadership development should begin years before promotion, with mentorship, perspective and meaningful opportunities to grow