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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
Your crewmembers are your lifeline to survival, so communicate as much as possible
Apparatus positioning, simple equipment and a “get in, get out” mindset are essential to scene safety
Whether protecting interstate highways or country roads, roadway incidents require vigilance in the course of successful on-scene tactical outcomes
It’s important that first responders don’t take their public image for granted; prove your commitment to public service every day
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
Use the swim method, grab your wire cutters and get help from other crewmembers
We may be humble public servants, but that doesn’t mean we can’t spotlight our impact, particularly when the public is paying attention
Encourage your members to be humble, hungry and everyday street smart
A realization about advanced training skills leads to a renewed focus on fundamentals
Tips for managing scene stress