Leadership Philosophy

Leadership is what it takes to motivate others to fulfill the individual roles needed to accomplish the mission. Anyone can be A leader, even if they are not THE Leader. Being a good leader means caring for and respecting the people around you. Be the kind of leader you want to see. The most effective way to lead is by example.  

Factors that strengthen leadership qualities are experience, technical expertise, KSA mastery, and genuine concern for the development and well-being of others. Leadership opportunities can be found in almost every situation. Help provide growth opportunities to others by delegating and sharing responsibilities. Strive to find teaching and learning opportunities in everything we do.

Encourage accountability and maturity within all ranks. Don’t always be the one to “rescue” members from their problems/issues. Lead, but don’t boss; council, but don’t parent. Encourage open communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Try to maintain a level playing field by being consistent, fair, and unbiased. Avoid marginalizing members.

Leadership is supposed to remove barriers that hinder members’ performance. Don’t create more obstacles. A leader is ethical and shouldn’t do anything that could compromise the trust of those he/she is striving to serve. 

Ethics Statements

Personal actions of firefighters should be in accordance with what is right, just, honest, legal, moral, ethical, and within the framework of policy and procedure. All employees should act in a reasonably prudent manner; holding sacred the public trust.

Remain Loyal to Self → Company → Department → Community

1. Each firefighter has a job to do in the department.
2. Firefighters work together to accomplish the mission.
3. Achieving the mission is paramount.
4. Firefighters earn trust, when they are accountable, and prove themselves with performance excellence.
5. Firefighter action or neglect that compromises safety or the success of the mission is not tolerated.

It's all up to you!