This is not another book about how to put the wet stuff on the red stuff.
The Fire Chief's Toolbox presents a clear view of the personal and professional issues affecting a new fire chief and offers tools to address the issues successfully.
The Fire Chief's Toolbox will provide readers with:
* Realistic insight into the knowledge, skills and abilities that every fire chief must have to succeed
* Guidelines for long-term career preparation
* An understanding of the job search and selection process
* A fundamental plan for assuming command
* An understanding of the importance of the chief's role as a politician, educator, salesperson and marketer to assure career success
* Guidance for spouses and families of those who seek to become The Chief
* A reminder that the primary job of every fire chief is the safety of his or her personnel
* As a future or current chief of any fire department, you will:
* Benefit from the practical, straightforward and common sense advice
* Discover the thought processes needed to meet the challenges that face every chief
* Gain insight that will help your family cope with the stresses your job as fire chief will bring to their lives |
