Essential?handbook?for fire?officers of all ranks?looking to?clear the noise and get to the root of the issues to?excel in their roles. Written by an experienced deputy fire chief, this book combines operational strategies, leadership insights, and real-world case studies?presented in the mentoring format?to address the unique challenges and situations of fire?officer?leadership.?
Shapiro goes beyond protocols, focusing on human dynamics, decision-making, and fostering accountability. Each chapter offers actionable advice, relatable scenarios, and thought-provoking questions to prepare?fire officers?for both the fireground and the firehouse.?The?key takeaway from this book is problem-solving from the mentor role model to provide maximum value through teachable moments.
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Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Maße
Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-59370-604-3 (9781593706043)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Leigh H. Shapiro began his 40-year career as a volunteer with the Blue Hills (CT) Fire Department, then joined the Hartford (CT) Fire Department, serving 28 years, retiring as deputy chief/senior tour commander. He operates a fire service consulting firm providing guidance on strategic and technical matters specializing in oral exam readiness and officer succession development. He is an adjunct professor for the University of New Haven's Fire Science and Emergency Management degree program, an adjunct faculty instructor for Gateway Community College's Fire Technology and Administration degree program, and an instructor for the State of Connecticut Office of Education and Data Management's fire investigator precertification program. He is also a committee member for NFPA-1710, a reviewer and contributor for Jones & Bartlett fire service textbooks, instructor for the New England FOOLS, and senior technical and strategic advisor for Capital City Industries. He is a contributor to Fire Engineering magazine and an instructor for FDIC International.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Alarm of Fire!
Case Study
Questions
2. Mentoring and Coaching the Fire Officer: Pearls of Wisdom
New Duties and Responsibilities
Critical Thinking for Fire Officer Development
Mentoring and Coaching
Personnel Issues
Sexual Harassment
Case Study
Questions
3. Succession Planning: Promotional Preparation and Advancement
Case Study
Questions
4. Decision-Making: Know Your Job!
Indecision Is No Decision, So Make a Decision
Which Side Are You On?
Prepared versus Ready: Fundamental Differences
Case Study
Questions
5. The Incident Commander: Points to Enhance Skillsets
The Street Boss
The Dance Card: Fireground Accountability for the Incident Commander, Simplified!
Simplified Format for Incident Management
High-Rise Fires
Technical Rescue
Case Study
Questions
6. Fireground Behaviors
Factors Affecting Behavior
Overcoming Three Common Fireground Failures
Interior Fire Attack: Obsolete or Indispensable?
Case Study
Questions
7. Analysis of an After-Action Report
Case Study
Questions
8. The Incident: The Impact of a Fire Service
Line-of-Duty Death
The Ultimate Sacrifice
The Aftermath
Evidence Collection
The Unexpected
The Notification
The Impact
What's Left
Case Study
Questions
9. Final Thoughts
Case Study
Questions
Index
