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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
Reframing conclusions about fire-based EMS as theories invites investigation into proof, engages staff and results in real change
These sources of start-up and long-term funding can help launch and provide economic sustainability for mobile integrated healthcare
Moving the fire officer to the back of the rig, according to FireRescue1 columnist Robert Avsec, is long overdue
Good-spirited jesting that is leadership sanctioned, inclusive and based on mutual admiration can be funny and benefit the community
Hire the right people, lead through example and show appreciation to develop a company of firefighters who exhibit strong values
Be proactive and intentional, with a facilitator who understands fire culture and sexual harassment law when providing firefighter training
Higher education can help firefighters tackle the five biggest challenges facing emergency services today
Apply the concept of fair reach to absorbing knowledge and firefighter training to advance your career and stay safe in the year ahead
New technology, like PASS devices, in-mask SCBA TICs and communications must be implemented proactively though incident command
Communication is key to helping career and volunteer firefighters be champions for a change that is ultimately good for service, the community and the department