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Moving into a leadership role can be an exhilarating and proud moment; it can also be a daunting one. No matter whether you’re paid or volunteer, working for a department large or small, all new leaders face similar career development opportunities and administrative challenges. To be a successful new leader, you will need to identify the support systems, processes and tools to maximize the opportunities and clear the hurdles.

FireRescue1’s Fire Leader Playbook is one such tool to increase your effectiveness as a new leader, helping enhance your leadership KSAs, develop trust among your crewmembers, and build your confidence. The Playbook offers a wealth of resources, as you grow into your position of authority and move beyond basic management and supervision skills to lead and inspire with integrity and passion.

LEADERSHIP IN FOCUS
FDNY Assistant Commissioner for Communications Steve Gregory reflects on the unsung heroes of the 9/11 response:

“I don’t know what the next level beyond fantastic is”
The greatest tribute to those lost on 9/11 isn’t found only in ceremonies but rather in the values firefighters carry into every shift
Here are things you can do now to navigate retiring from the fire department and end-of-career change
The choice posed by the legendary military strategist challenges us to think about why we make the decisions we make
More than 1,300 firefighters speak up about the quality of training, how training is evaluated and what stands in the way of training more often
Fire chiefs can acknowledge where their departments are falling short without losing confidence in the mission or the people carrying it forward
What began as scribbled names on yellow legal pads ultimately became FDNY’s official missing and deceased list — the 343
The SoCal department is leading a regional effort to standardize emergency management operations, training and preparedness
Dr. Sara Jahnke spotlights the importance of translating research into practical tools that fire departments can use
CPSE Center for Innovation researchers Alex Henderson and Alex Fisher break down how departments are using AI, where adoption is lagging and what concerns remain