Pride & Ownership
Pride & Ownership

Author: Rick Lasky

Publisher: PennWell Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 1593700784

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This book serves as a guide for the seasoned veteran, the new firefighter and everyone in between, bringing them together for what it all takes to have that love for the job. Each chapter addresses the next step in the leadership chain that is necessary for a fire service professional to succeed. The chapters are as follows: Our Mission; The Firefighter; The Company Officer; The Chief; Our Two Families; Sweating the Small Stuff; Changing Shirts-The Promotion; What September 11th Did For Us-The Good and the Bad; Ceremonies; Marketing Your Fire Department; Making It All Happen-Embracing Success; Have You Forgotten.

Recommendations for Improving the Recruiting and Hiring of Los Angeles Firefighters
Recommendations for Improving the Recruiting and Hiring of Los Angeles Firefighters

Author: Chaitra M. Hardison

Publisher: Rand Corporation

Published: 2015-01-22

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 0833088408

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Reviews the Los Angeles Fire Department’s hiring practices as of June 2014 and outlines a recommended new firefighter hiring process that is intended to increase efficiency of the hiring process, bolster the evidence supporting the validity of it, and make it more transparent and inclusive.

A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments
A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments

Author: Fred C. Windisch

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9780763733810

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A must have for every combination fire department leader! Leading a combination fire department is one of the greatest challenges a fire chief can face. To successfully lead this type of organization, fire chiefs must recognize the unique difficulties inherent in combination systems, and overcome them by applying lessons learned from other chiefs who have faced similar challenges. Authored by a team of seasoned fire service leaders, and modeled after the Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference, A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments is a compilation of the best practices and lessons learned through experience. It is designed to provide chief- and officer-level personnel with the tools necessary to lead today's combination service department.

Recruiting, Training, and Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters
Recruiting, Training, and Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters

Author: Jack W. Snook

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9780763742102

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Recruiting, Training, And Maintaining Volunteer Fire Fighters, Third Edition Looks At The Many Challenges Facing Today’S Volunteer Fire Fighter. Providing The History And Background Of Volunteer Fire Fighting, An Overview Of Why Individuals Volunteer, And Planning For The Future, This Is A Must-Have Resource. The Third Edition Also Provides An Extensive Review Of The Importance Of Customer Service And Detailed Coverage Of Fire Department Evaluations And Model Programs.

Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices includes Navigate Advantage Access
Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices includes Navigate Advantage Access

Author: L. Charles Smeby Jr.

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2021-03-22

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1284232980

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Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices, Third Edition, provides aspiring and current chief officers who administer, manage, or lead fire, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue, and/or emergency management organizations with the knowledge to make policy decisions and the skills needed to lead their organizations through progressive change.