Strengthening Firefighter Leadership and Team Cohesion
Materials crafted to advance the skills and abilities fire officers and fire instructors.
Ask Better Questions
How are things REALLY going? Overcome the typical one word or polite responses. Get better feedback from firefighters by asking better questions.
Fire Officer Development Map
This visual guide outlines a clear, strategic path for professional growth in the fire service—from entry-level firefighter to chief officer. It highlights key milestones, training priorities, and leadership transitions across each stage of a fire service career. Whether you’re just starting out or mentoring others, this map offers a big-picture view of advancement with practical insight.
Firefighter Shift Schedule Sleep Analysis
An evidence-based overview of how common firefighter shift models – 24/72, 48/96, and 24/72 – affect health, fatigue, morale, and operational performance. This resource evaluates current research, national data, and firefighter perspective to support departments and labor groups evaluating schedule design with scientific grounding.
Leadership Lens
The Leadership Lens is a practical self-assessment and feedback toolkit created to help leaders and aspiring leaders reflect on their leadership style, strengths, and areas for growth. By guiding users through a series of thought-provoking questions, the document encourages honest self-evaluation and deeper understanding of how their actions and decisions impact their team.