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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
How to deal with officers who swoop in, squawk at everyone, dump all over and fly off, leaving others to clean up the mess
You KNOW they’ve been drinking, so don’t allow the bystander effect to stop you from protecting them – and others
Tips for first responders serving as a witness in criminal and civil trials
Ask your senators and representative to make Treatment in Place permanent, increase SIREN Act funding, count every EMS provider and extend Medicare add-ons
Use data to determine the appropriate apparatus for your department – and how staffing and tactics will change
When at a crossroads with the community, digging in is not always the right road if you want the community support in the future
Too many male firefighters are still not listening, especially when the message is coming from a woman
Focus on experience, knowledge, delegation and partnerships to drive fire department success
Chief Goldfeder offers advice to firefighters and officers who overhear fellow members making inappropriate comments
Chief Billy Goldfeder helps a new member deal with a lack of guidance and training from more veteran firefighters