This episode discusses the harm and challenges associated with speaking out of turn and partaking in the gossip that can be so ever prevalent. Take the high road, don’t participate and get all of the facts before speaking about something or someone. It can be harmful to the person being talked about and to your […]
Here is a video of a recent FREE webinar about five common mistakes that new fire officers tend make. These are by no means exclusive, but from my experience are committed by many new officers. -Don’t try to change the world -Don’t have an authority complex -Don’t micromanage -Don’t be a quitter -Don’t avoid discipline […]
This episode discusses our intentions and how, as leaders and fire officers, we need to put the group ahead of ourselves. Servant leadership is real and it makes a difference in your relationships and effectiveness as a leader. I have four basic priorities for myself and my members when on duty and in this […]
Please register for “Five Most Common Mistakes New Officers Make” on Mar 25, 2016 1:00 PM CDT at: Register HERE! New fire officers make some very common mistakes when first taking the helm. This webinar will address each challenge and offer ways to avoid making them when you get promoted. Or, if you are […]
This class is one I’ve been asked about since rolling out the Company Officer Development Program we’ve been doing for almost two years with great success. The Battalion Chief version is the same format but it is six weeks instead of five and it focuses on issues OFF of the fire ground. Check it out, […]
We are taking registrations for the next 5 Week Company Officer Development Course. It will start April 4, 2016 and will run five weeks. This class has been very popular and well attended for the last two years. The video lessons are recorded, so you can watch them on your time. The group discussions allow […]