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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
Chief Goldfeder offers advice, and contacts, for a firefighter stepping into the public information officer for the first time
Chief Goldfeder shares the fire service mentors who have made a major impact on his career and offers guidance for learning from some of the best of the best
Chief Goldfeder weighs in on how to deal with underperforming firefighters who can cramp the style of the entire crew
Chief Goldfeder considers how a department can get back in the good graces of the community after an officer was caught stealing from the fire department -- and the taxpayers
Chief Goldfeder addresses what to do when members of the firehouse don’t necessarily want to show support for a specific organization or cause
Chief Goldfeder underscores the dangers of posting ill-advised comments on social media posting and how much it can jeopardize your career
Exploring how fire service leaders can come to peace with the idea that not all volunteers will exhibit the same level of commitment to the department
In “Sailing True North,” Admiral James Stavridis challenges leaders to consider who they admire, then put their virtues into action
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Chiefs should be knowledgeable about key community risks and operational deployment data