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As we talked in the previous article, developing to become that good leader that people want to follow is based on establishing some core principles that guide your decision making. Below are the set of core principles I used to shape what I did in the fire service. These did not...

  In part 2 we discussed the three pillars for building the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to become a leader. Today we will look at four areas of importance when taking on a leadership role. Once the aspiring leader has addressed these areas, the next step is...

Years ago I had the good fortune to visit the Philippines while serving as a Midshipman aboard USS TARAWA (LHA-1). I recall a colorful, vibrant place and friendly people. Several months ago a massive typhoon – more powerful than any on record – drew the Philippines and the...

Becoming a Leader Before you can lead, you must follow. This is, perhaps, one of the most important aspects of becoming a leader. Leadership is a learning process, meaning increased proficiency in leadership can be developed. As a young firefighter with aspirations of becoming a...

Fridays are dedicated to officer and firefighter leadership and development. In order to be an effective leader and a better fireground officer there are arguably many factors that can affect how you develop your administrative and operational skills. These articles are intented...

Building a Foundation For Success There have been a lot of discussions lately about all of the information and science towards firefighting. Fire service professionals, article writers, and web-sites are constantly reminding us of staying on top of our game in regards to strategy...

I believe fire service leadership is a continuous process that can be broken into four distinct steps. These steps are represented in what I call the “Fire Service Leadership Continuum.” The Four Steps #1 – Becoming A Leader This is the step that is the...

https://traffic.libsyn.com/davidsoler/015-From_FF_to_Officer-_How_to_Lead_in_the_Fire_Station_01.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadFirefighterToolbox Podcast/ Internet Radio Show Episode #015 Interview with Dave Stachowiak, Ed.D. About this Episode: One of the most...

In the fire service there are a set of standards that we strive to achieve. Have you read them? We as fire officers should be very familiar with NFPA 1021, also known as the “Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications”. The intent of the standard is to...

The Japanese word of “Kaizen” can be defined simply as seeking continuous improvement. Let’s examine how we can improve upon our level of customer service. Modern demands and expectations of the citizen customers require that we do a better job of planning for the...