Great Fire Service leadership is the cornerstone of a great agency. This course distinguishes true leadership from simply being a manager. This course will teach you how to effectively care for your Fire Service team, explore the 7 deadly sins of leadership, and provide a deep dive into the toxic behaviors often seen in leaders. You will gain an unfiltered look at toxic leadership within the firehouse and learn how to be a servant leader. We will cover the actions and traits of anti-toxic leaders, how to show up as an impactful force for your team, and how to implement AIMM (Assess, Identify, Mitigate, and Move) to enhance your leadership skills. You'll also discover how to retain top talent and cultivate a positive, thriving fire-ground culture.

Learning Objectives:

1.     The student will be able to define leadership and its core principles.

2.     The student will be able to identify and discuss the 7 Deadly Sins of Leadership.

3.     The student will gain a comprehensive understanding of toxic behaviors and traits in leaders.

4.     The student will be able to describe the concept of servant leadership and define the behaviors of an Anti-Toxic Leader.

5.     The student will be equipped to apply the AIMM framework (Assess, Identify, Mitigate, and Move) to create impactful leadership strategies.