Practical Leadership for Newly Promoted Fire Officers - Couverture souple

Clements, Mike

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1593705190 ISBN 13 : 9781593705190

Editeur : Fire Engineering Books, 2025

Synopsis

Stepping into an officer role is one of the most exciting—and challenging—transitions in the fire service. In Practical Leadership for Newly Promoted Fire Officers, veteran fire officer Mike Clements delivers a clear leadership guide designed to help new officers lead effectively from day one. Drawing from real-world frontline experience, Clements offers practical strategies and leadership frameworks focused on self-awareness, communication, conflict resolution, and team development. This book goes beyond management theory to address the day-to-day realities of leading in high-stress, high-accountability environments. Whether you're navigating station dynamics, handling pushback to change, or building a high-performing crew, this resource provides the tools to help you lead with confidence and integrity. Key topics include: Insights into managing the Toxic Triad: Fear-Ego-Pride Strategies for managing stress in a high-stress environment How to navigate pushback to organizational changes The dos and don’ts of mentoring and developing employees —The keys to conflict resolution: how to have difficult conversations How to get things done (and the nine internal factors getting in the way of execution) Best practices for communicating effectively Tips and tactics for managing drama in the fire station From establishing crew trust to creating a positive culture and getting things done, Clements provides practical, actionable guidance that new officers can apply immediately. Leadership isn’t about the badge. It’s about how you show up, set the tone, and serve your people. Start strong. Lead well. Make a difference.

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À propos de l'auteur

Mike Clements currently serves as the assistant chief of administration with the Cy-Fair Fire Department in Houston, TX. Mike retired from the City of College Station (TX) Fire Department as a battalion chief in 2024. During his career with CSFD, Mike served two terms as President of the College Station Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 4511. Mike is a graduate of the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy, holds Chief Fire Officer (CFO) designation from the Center for Public Safety Excellence, and is an Executive Fire Officer (EFO) from the National Fire Academy. He is a senior certified professional with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM-SCP) and specializes in human resources, relationship management, labor and management relations, and grant writing. Mike has a passion for training newly promoted fire officers. Mike has a master’s degree in public administration from Stephen F. Austin State University and an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University. Mike is married to Erin Clements and has two wonderful children.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fire Engineering Books
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1593705190
• ISBN 13: 9781593705190
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 262
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible