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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
These behavioral traps will erode firefighters’ career progress to the point of stagnation or decline
It is imperative leaders of the fire service work to be more visible on a daily basis as a true partner with the community
Alcohol and other substance abuse is a serious issue that requires root-cause investigation and correction to have any meaningful impact
Bad food, exercise and lifestyle choices will shorten your career and your life; keep on top of all three early
Chief Metcalf shares some of the wisdom he gained after a year at the helm of the IAFC
They are often the size of small commercial buildings without the same sprinkler and fire-stop requirements, which can spell disaster for firefighters
The importance of preparation played out when a report of oil smell turned into a two-week-long response for an Ohio fire department
Deeper problems, outside a yes-no decision, require a well-crafted plan to avoid the mental pitfalls that leave the best decisions undiscovered
Getting in the habit of missing what’s happening due to smartphone tunnel vision has negative carryover to the fireground
For those looking to advance their careers, the knowledge and connections made at fire department headquarters are invaluable