2026 Winter Fire School - Leading With Trust
2026-02-01 08:00 - 12:00 UTC | Made@Plainfield, 1610 Reeves Road, Plainfield, 46168, United States
As part of the Indiana Fire Academy’s 3rd annual Winter Fire School, Alex Zielinski will be presenting a 4-hour program titled “Leadership Accountability: Leading With Tust, Not Micromanagement.”
This program dives deeper into strategies for new officers and administrators as well as how to counteract and build relationships when subjected to a micromanager.
This program provides strategies you can implement today to build trust and lead teams with confidence. Aspiring, new, and experienced leaders will benefit from the strategies and plans we’ll use to build stronger, more resilient crews.
Register for this interactive workshop: Acadis Registration

Leadership Accountability: Leading With Trust, Not Micromanagement
2025-08-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Orange County Convention Center, 9800 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
As part of the IAFC’s Officer Development Program Alex will be presenting at 2025 Fire-Rescue International in Orlando, Florida.
This course equips company officers with the tools to lead effectively without falling into the trap of micromanagement. Participants will explore the balance between oversight and autonomy, learning how to foster trust, accountability, and high performance within their teams. Through real-world examples and practical strategies, officers will gain confidence and managing personnel while developing future leaders in the fire service.

Learning Objectives:

Identify how to empower firefighters while maintaining high standards.
Apply coaching techniques that develop leadership without micromanagement.
Build a culture of trust, ownership, and morale within fire crews.
Recognize and mitigate the impact of leadership styles on team stress and burnout.
