This 1 day course will be a round table discussion format, the goal is to promote a lot of conversation and dialog around emerging topics and trends in the fire service. Morning half of the day will discuss topics such as, current safety topics in the fire service, retention / recruitment, Mentoring/ coaching evolves leadership and relationship dynamics - navigating difficult conversations. The afternoon will be joined by Julie Fitzgibbons (with Chief Doug Cline) to tackle the subject of firefighter resilience and stress. More Information will be on coursestorm shortly. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions with them for the day and be interactive in the conversations. 

Lead, Follow or Get Out of The Way  4 HOUR ****great for Fire or EMS organizationsThere is a reason why people relate the Emergency Services profession to words likecourage, brotherhood, service, and respect. That reason is a clear-cut mission and decades of strong leadership.Most corporations in America would love to emulate two things that are deeply instilledin the fire service – the brotherhood, and the respect of their customers. Doug Cline —author, speaker, and retired Fire Chief in this program shares 35 years experience worth of secrets to effective fire service leadership, introducing the traits and skills essential forsuccessful fire service leaders, and discusses the importance of both internal and externalcustomer service. Designed to help you reach the top of your profession, this hard coreelectrifying program is considered must-attend for anyone who is ready to step up and lead and tired of those who are blocking the way!

The afternoon will be joined by Julie Fitzgibbons to tackle the subject of firefighter resilience and stress. More Information will be on coursestorm shortly. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions with them for the day and be interactive in the conversations.