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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.

What you do, how you act and the relationships you build now matter down the road, so get out of your comfort zone, put in the work and enjoy the ride
LEADERSHIP IN FOCUS
Identify what’s important to the community and the firefighters – and then communicate those priorities early and often
Overcoming key personal battles will ultimately serve the entire department
Part 2 – Ask key questions about training and certifications, mutual aid, relationship-building and your own family
Tips for every chief officer, whether supervising personnel or projects, or aiming for the top spot
Unaware, unwilling or unable? First, identify the problem
Putting new members on a course that fits their skills and goals helps recruitment and retention efforts
Company officers represent the intersection of all the department’s policies, training and actions
Leaders can act now to proactively address staffing, equipment and other financial impacts of the pandemic
No one wants their strengths to work against them, but they can have that impact if applied in excess
Consider the long-term impacts the pandemic will have on your community, and start making adjustments