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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.

LEADERSHIP IN FOCUS
We must expand our focus beyond being a functionally proficient firefighter to foster our intellectual, spiritual and creative sides
The most important thing a leader can do is offer a listening ear to those they encounter going through a tough time
Grit – an attitude of determination to never give up – is a key predictor of long-term success
Putting in the work includes a sharp focus on certifications, training, professionalism, positivity and decision-making
Our current organizational structure causes authority-responsibility mismatches, creating frustration for everyone
How to identify the right trainer, build a program and encourage ownership in the process
Shackleton’s guidance and perseverance under unimaginable conditions can be emulated by all fire officers
Fire service legal expert Curt Varone explains why fire service discipline is so different than discipline in “cubicle world”
Chief Bashoor takes a high-level look at the complex issues of discipline among the ranks
All chiefs must be able to explain the how and why of our budget to our members, citizens, union reps and elected officials