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Chapter 1 Leadership and Management. Objectives. Describe the characteristic differences between X and Y leaders. List the core components for effective management. Identify critical emergency service topics that require the attention of leadership based on the Firefighter Life Safety Summit.
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Objectives • Describe the characteristic differences between X and Y leaders. • List the core components for effective management. • Identify critical emergency service topics that require the attention of leadership based on the Firefighter Life Safety Summit.
Case Study • Review and discuss the case study.
Seven Core Components of Effective Management • Have foresight. • Get people to do things that the organization needs done. • Lead by example. • Supervise, inspire, and train personnel. (Continued)
Seven Core Components of Effective Management • Create self-initiative. • Support the team. • Get staff to follow the leader. • Get things done.
Qualities of Effective Leaders • Have integrity. • Display initiative. • Be authoritative. • Have insight. • Maintain interest. (Continued)
Qualities of Effective Leaders • Accept responsibility. • Do not show favoritism. • Sustain staff intensity. • Access and share information.
Leadership and Management’s Major Goals for Driving Topics • A safe and timely response to the scene • Safe transportation to the most appropriate medical facility • Smooth and comfortable transportation
Leadership and Management’s Major Goals for Driving Topics • Driving performed with due regard • Maintaining a safe driving environment
Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives • Review and discuss the 16 initiatives.
Case Study Recap • As the management and leadership in your organization, you must: • Strive to reduce the risk of property damage and injury to civilians and emergency response personnel.
Case Study Recap • Your personnel should be: • Vigilant in their recognition of all hazards and exposures associated with negotiating intersections, particularly those with negative right-of-way.
Case Study Recap • Drivers must constantly monitor and reduce the amount of risk and exposure. • Safe arrival at the emergency. • Provide ESO team with the tools to do the job.
Summary • The ability to lead • Understanding the roles and responsibilities of leadership, management, and supervision • Nothing more important than personnel
Summary • ESO culture. • Proper selection of drivers. • Sound policy with supporting doable procedures. • Quality education and training. • Competency based testing, and continuing education. • Culture must be created at the top.