Mentors and Mentees
Many of us may have had someone in our career that provided influence, guidance and offered reinforcement, feedback or constructive criticism when needed. You know; that chief or company officer, who...
View ArticleFour Competencies of Leadership
Being a leader does not mean you have to be the Chief Brunacini in your fire department. In fact trying to be some type of leader you are not can get you into deep trouble. It is important to develop...
View ArticleOfficer Credentialing and Qualifications
Its no longer acceptable to be functioning and performing in a rank and position of responsibility without the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) in order to execute those duties in an...
View ArticleCredentialing and Qualifications Resources
The recent insights related to fire officer credentialing and qualifications gave way to some questions posed on resources, opportunities and guidance. In both the posting and the links there are a...
View ArticleSixty Seconds for a Three Sixty
Leadership and Cultural Safety go hand-in-hand. As does our desire to succeed and progress. There are various perspectives, strategies and of course beliefs and attitudes. Aligning them certainly is...
View ArticleOperational Excellence
Regardless of your rank, or time in grade, the length of time in your organization, the size and structure of your department or your daily demands and challenges; leadership, mentoring, contributing,...
View ArticleIAFC FRI Company & Command Officer Leadership Symposiums
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) recently held its annual Fire Rescue International (FRI) Conference in the great City of Chicago. A stellar addition to extensive pre-conference and...
View ArticleRANDOM THOUGHTS ON PROMOTION
RANDOM THOUGHTS ON PROMOTION Warren Cersley Chief Warren Cersley Guest Columnist TheFireOfficer.com The teletypes would start to click and in all fire houses across the city and the watch person...
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