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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
Exploring the dynamics of leading in the firehouse, personal responsibility, customer service, mental health and more
Brian McDonald shares the stories of the Feehan and Davan families of firefighters, stretching over nearly 100 years of FDNY history
Can you recognize the core values that existed within you long before becoming a firefighter?
It’s time instructors and firefighters alike reassess their focus on recklessness vs. aggressiveness and fear vs. respect
At its best, tradition is a moral compass; at its worst, it’s albatross hindering progress
Fire service leaders should set clear expectations for everyone, which must be communicated and upheld
Part 2: A detailed look at standpipe and attack options, building systems, and fireground communications
While pulling rank may drive immediate compliance, the resulting lack of trust and respect simply isn’t worth it in the long run
Let’s stop talking about gallons per minute and instead focus on dollars per year
In one study, “demonstrating respect” was identified as the top leadership quality for creating commitment and engagement among members