Effective leadership is not just a function of understanding academic theories and textbook definitions. Real leadership takes courage, motivation, and skill to translate theories into actions that are effective in today’s fire service culture. This leadership program goes beyond describing the characteristics and traits leaders should possess. It combines cutting-edge theories with skills and behaviors that students can use on the job in their department, every day. The curriculum is modeled after the time-tested leadership training programs attended by officers in the Fire Department of New York on promotion to lieutenant and captain.
