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Processing Feedback as a Fire Station Officer: Turning Input into Leadership Capital
Fire station officers operate in an environment where performance, safety, and trust are inseparable. Feedback from firefighters—whether offered formally, casually, or under stress—is one of the most valuable leadership inputs an officer receives. How that feedback is processed often matters more than the feedback itself. Officers who treat feedback as a leadership asset rather than…
A New Year’s Resolution for the Firehouse: Why Collective Commitments Matter as Much as Personal Goals
As the calendar turns, firefighters—like most professionals—often reflect on personal New Year’s resolutions. These commitments typically focus on physical fitness, professional development, or work-life balance. While personal resolutions are important, they are only part of the equation. A firehouse that enters the New Year with a shared resolution gains something equally powerful: a collective sense…
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