In this course, Assistant Chief Doug Cline offers his take on the best ways to train and mentor the new generation of fire service leaders and firefighters. Developing the next generation of fire service leaders is important to ensure the most competent and prepared members are ready to lead the new firefighters of the future. Assistant Chief Cline discussing the goal of developing the next generation, how to develop them, and what is necessary for future development.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
In this course, Deputy Chief Anthony Avillo introduces you to the traits of Full Contact Leadership and how it applies to the fire officer and those who aspire to become fire officers. Understanding and addressing the often uncomfortable personnel conflicts and subordinate/ superior relationships and their application to the fireground are a major focus. The steps to resolving personnel conflict are compared and applied to the familiar fireground evolutions with which most fire operators are comfortable--as a way to introduce a level of comfort into the uncomfortable areas of command and leadership.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 90
In this course, Peter Van Dorpe discussed multiple components of the hard work that is leadership. Leaders are called to lead through difficult and, at times, unpleasant situations. However, through this experience, leaders can grow and develop to become the best leader they can be. After examining qualities of a good leader and some lessons from wise leaders, now you have a plethora of inspiration and motivation to put this knowledge to good use.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60
Far too many officers are simply elected or appointed but they are provided with very little or no training at all and are left to “fend for themselves’ as they try to earn respect and gain the confidence of their membership while trying to learn about the jobs they are expected to perform. In this course, Deputy Chief Merrill advises on the unique challenges faced by volunteer fire officers for both operations and administration. Officers and future fire officers need to be able to properly prepare for and perform their roles as officers. To help equip current and future officers, Deputy Chief Merrill gives tips, tactics, and advice.
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 90
