2020 Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference

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The Lucky 13: Lessons or Luck When You Are A New Officer (Room 1B)

22 Feb 20
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Company Officer Development

This presentation is focused on providing newly promoted and aspiring company officers with “lessons learned.” Officer development is a vital foundation to every leader, company, and department. The “Lucky 13” will be thirteen lessons the presenter encountered during his first year as an Engine Company Lieutenant. Lessons are learned the hard way and sometimes even through luck. This course will provide examples of successes and challenges new leaders may face during the first year, all while developing a foundation or building off an existing one for the future.