Attached is the class list available for state funding for 2017-2018. All classes are on a first come, first serve basis. Priority will be given to agencies that have not hosted a class of ours in the past. Host agencies must be able to meet the requirements for each class, mainly for minimum student participation. […]
031–EHT-The Double Edged Sword of Loyalty–Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/031_EHT–Double_Edged_Loyalty_-_7_14_17_4.46_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS The Double Edge Sword of Loyalty There are bad leaders out there, no doubt “Management reserves the right to manage poorly” What you should expect: Fair & consistent treatment Genuine concern for your wellbeing & development The tools & support you need […]
The Leadership Triad–EHT Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/EHT_Leadership_Triad_2017-6-21_-_6_21_17_2.42_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS Chief Dennis Reilly and Jason Hoevelmann discuss leadership for firefighters and fire officers specifically regarding being a consistent leader and officer using the Leadership Triad. It comes downs to a strong moral compass and the firm foundation based on ethics and doing what’s right. THE […]
EHT Podcast: Commanding the Mayday-Part 1
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/EHT_Podcast_Commanding_the_Mayday_Part_1_-_4_15_17_1.48_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSNothing can be so chaotic as a firefighter in trouble that calls a Mayday. The fire service spends a lot of time and resources in training firefighters and task level officers in techniques and methods for calling a Mayday and surviving those situations—as it should be! […]
Surviving the Poor Company or Department
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Surviving_the_Poor_Company_or_Department_2017_-_2_10_17_2.54_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSChief Reilly took some fabulous notes, here they are: Set your standards, your own code, and then live by them. Do not allow others to define what good or bad is. Management always has the right to manage poorly Normally bad assignments done last forever. Don’t […]
Build Strong Teams
Building Teams for Leaders: It’s the Basics Any leader that is successful understands that he cannot do it alone. The good leaders are well prepared and adept at building teams, especially building teams with future leaders. Just one of the definitions of leadership states that leaders have the ability to get others to do things […]
Setting Expectations: Part 1
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/Setting_Expectations_Part_1_-_7_21_16_2.47_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS This podcast addresses only three components of setting expectations for your members. It is really one of the most important things you need to do as a newly promoted officer, or if you are trying to gain control of a division, shift or crew. […]
Get registered for this upcoming, FREE and live webinar!! Please register for Types of Training Formats: Which best fits your department? on Jul 27, 2016 2:00 PM CDT at: Click HERE to REGISTER This webinar will address the challenge that departments face in creating a training program. We will discuss different formats that departments can […]
Take the High Road: No Gossip Allowed!: Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/No_Gossip_Allowed_-_3_30_16_9.34_PM.m4aPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSS 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 […]
5 Common Mistakes New Fire Officers Make: Video and Podcast
http://traffic.libsyn.com/leadingunderfire/22Five_Most_Common_Mistakes_New_Officers_Make221458928808.mp4Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Android | RSSHere 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 […]