Back Step to the Front Seat

Stepping up. It is a transition that can be challenging to make. One day you're a firefighter. You have an expressive attitude and you are in position for a promotion. How will you transition from the back step to the front seat and be taken seriously? If you have always reflected attitude consistent with high standards of safety, team work, and professionalism that first roll call might be a perfect fit. If you have not planned for this transitional time that first roll call can be challenging. This podcast is designed to talk about and guide you to a great new beginning. Utilizing the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and a bit of humility you can begin the transition into your new leadership role. Be honest, talk - listen - learn. Verbalize to your team the fact that you may not have been the model up and coming officer but that you want to change. Let your peers know that you know respect is earned and if a new beginning is what will be needed to start the new journey then you want to start with the life safety initiatives. My guest, Rick Best from Westerville Ohio is the Eastern Regional Coordinator for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and will talk about FREE resources that can help make that first BIG leap into leadership a great and new beginning.