A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire DepartmentsA must have for every combination fire department leader! Leading a combination fire department is one of the greatest challenges a fire chief can face. To successfully lead this type of organization, fire chiefs must recognize the unique difficulties inherent in combination systems, and overcome them by applying lessons learned from other chiefs who have faced similar challenges. Authored by a team of seasoned fire service leaders, and modeled after the Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference, A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments is a compilation of the best practices and lessons learned through experience. It is designed to provide chief- and officer-level personnel with the tools necessary to lead today's combination service department. |
Contents
Why a Combination System? | 1 |
The Search Begins | 9 |
The Importance of Mission | 17 |
Training in a Combination System | 42 |
Public Administration and Budgeting | 48 |
HumanResource Management in Combination Systems | 56 |
Strategic Management of Change | 81 |
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