Professional development is the planned, progressive, and lifelong process of education, training, self-development and experience that one gains during their development. In the fire service, professional development is a critical element of being a leader and being a professional. When we step up to accep the responsibility of leadership, we also accept an obligation to […]
Join host Chief Doug Cline from the Fireofficer.com on the Fire Engineering’s Fire and Training Show. Â You will not want to miss this dynamic show as we look at Rebooting Old School Principle for Today’s Demanding Fire Service. Â Joining Chief Cline will be his esteemed colleague Chief Chris Naum from Firegroundleadership.com. Â Tune in 7:30pm on […]
INTEGRITY – The Most Important Leadership Trait! By:Coach Kelly Walsh and Chief Dan Jones “The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity.†– Dwight D Eisenhower Trust and Integrity are traits that any leader must have in order to be successful. Study after study has demonstrated that people will follow a leader they trust but […]
Having multiple personalities at work is not usually considered to be a good thing. But think about the benefits of having the ability to shift into different leadership styles as different people and situations cross your path. In the Fire Service, it is critical to have an autocratic style on the Fire Ground. A […]