The Baker’s Dozen: 13 Considerations for Leadership
Leadership many times starts from within then moves to the outside of us all. What will your daily baker’s dozen be as you strive to be the best leader for your department?
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RELATIONSHIPS
People love a person in uniform and firefighters are at the top of that list. While most firefighters can start a new relationship with ease, some may lack the knowledge of how to turn it into a more meaningful partnership beyond the initial stage. We focus not only on dating and marriage but also on the relationships that firefighters have with other family members, friends and fellow firefighters.
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Firefighter Inclusion and The Role of the Company Officer
Fire department administrations are crucial for establishing a culture of inclusion, and they are ultimately responsible, but it is not enough to only focus on upper leadership.
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Is Your Firehouse Full of Negativity?
How do you fight negativity among co-workers and why is negativity so contagious? Good news travels fast, but bad news travels at the speed of light through the walls of a firehouse.
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Finding Balance as a Caregiver and Firefighter
I changed instantly, in the moments of diagnosis, from not only a mother and firefighter but to my own family's caregiver. Routines, work, sleep, and even relationships were disrupted. It was hard to know where to turn for help.
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6 Ways to Be a Great Teammate
When greeting new Recruits, one of our Captains will often say, “I am here for We, and We are here for Them”. This quote sets the tone for the Academy and establishes a culture of ownership and teamwork in new Recruits.
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Are The Best Firefighters Street Smart?
The debate as to which type of individual would be more successful in life will continue without resolution as there is no defined answer.
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Keeping Your Relationship In Focus
How well do you know your partner? Many of us have assumptions about our partners based on limited personal experience. Spending ‘alone time’ together forces us to recognize who we are and who our partners are.
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Do We Know How To Be A Fire Family?
Being a part of a fire service means a lot of different things to different people.
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Planning For The Expected
Don’t underestimate your day. Each person only has so much bandwidth to deal with stress and trauma - let alone a return home from shift.
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Comparison: The Joy Thief
Mark Twain said it best: “Comparison is the death of joy.” This sentiment has roots that stretch back to Biblical times, yet comparing ourselves, our families and our career successes to those around us can be a hard habit to break.
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