We live in a world where leadership styles must constantly change and fresh ideas are always in demand. Professionals in every field, especially the fire service, must be aware of these changes and possess the flexibility and imagination to stay ahead of the trends. This has never been more true during the current social and political environment in our country. A leader must constantly strive to improve. This improvement must come in the form of education, training, and personal acuity of the personnel they may be …show more content…
I work hard every day to be recognized as a leader of action. I’m not speaking of a random, unorganized, and chaotic action, I’m speaking of a deliberate, measured and intensely organized and when required and aggressive and intensely focused action. The choice to leave the safety and security of a comfortable office or command vehicle to put on my personal protective equipment and help fight a fire, mop a floor, or clean a bathroom says a lot about a person’s character. My goal is simple show that I am a leader but not above everyone