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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
Change is not easy, but possible if the right steps are taken and consistently implemented
New technology processes seemingly unlimited information in an instant, yet our brains do not
An officer cannot afford to be the last to know about members’ problems as they tend to grow if left unaddressed
A cultural turning point for our country was also the point when firefighters went from being heroes to professionals
Structures are weaker and fuel loads burn hotter, which requires a transitional fire attack
Officers need to leave the nozzle to firefighters and concentrate on the entire scene
Not creating a culture where everyone is encouraged to share observations has deadly consequences on the fireground
An unwavering diligence to firefighter safety is the one required characteristic for every fire officer
Using all three of these decision-making models gives fire officers the best chance of making the right life-and-death decisions
Knowing vehicle type, location, exposures and environmental conditions helps position apparatus for better safety and effectiveness