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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
Challenging the fire service to adopt language and values that reflect professionalism, preparation and dedication
Focus on sharing the best of who we are as individuals and as a community
Following in the footsteps of a WWII commander who exemplified how to prioritize both the members and the mission
Every fire department, regardless of size or whether they are a career or volunteer organization, needs both written policies and procedures
It’s time to focus on self-reflection, accountability and continuous improvement
Clinical psychologist Rachelle Zemlok, a firefighter spouse, emphasizes the role fire families play in the career decisions of firefighters
Be prepared to answer common questions and share go-to life safety and recruitment messages
With significant change afoot at the national level, perhaps now is the time to reposition the fire service to better recognize – and elevate – our role in government
“The closure of the National Fire Academy is ridiculous,” says Chief Caughey, urging fire service leaders to take action
When an organization underreacts, it can give tacit permission for inappropriate behavior; overreacting can waste resources and even damage trust and morale