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I’m bringing my class – Leadership Accountability: Leading with Trust, Not Micromagement – to the 2026 Alberta Fire Chiefs Association Conference! This class will give current and aspiring company officers, formal and informal leaders, with the tools to lead without falling into the trap of micromanagement. Participants will explore the balance between oversight and autonomy,…
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Today, leadership matters more than ever in the fire service. Not leadership defined simply by rank or years of experience — but leadership defined by the ability to build thinking, proactive, confident firefighters at every level. Many firefighters promote up through the ranks because we were strong technicians: reliable on EMS calls, confident with saws,…
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Every January, the fire service focuses its attention to Cancer Awareness Month — a time to remember those we’ve lost, support those still fighting, and push for stronger protections for active firefighters. But there’s a group of firefighters who rarely appear in these conversations, despite facing some of the most hazardous environments in the fire…
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Are you ready for the latest edition of NFPA 1700?No matter if you’re a municipal, industrial, volunteer, combination, or career fire department, the 2026 edition of NFPA 1700, Guide for Structural Firefighting, brings important updates that affect how you plan, train, and operate. Understanding and implementing these changes can be overwhelming—especially with limited time and…
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Join Alex Zielinski, Deputy Chief & Division Chief for a powerful session on leadership in the fire service. This session will explore: This session equips company officers with essential tools to lead effectively without falling into the trap of micromanagement. Participants will learn how to balance oversight with autonomy, foster trust, and maintain high performance.…
