Overview

Essential handbook for fire officers of all ranks looking to clear the noise and get to the root of the issues to excel in their roles. Written by an experienced deputy fire chief, this book combines operational strategies, leadership insights, and real-world case studies presented in the mentoring format to address the unique challenges and situations of fire officer leadership.  Shapiro goes beyond protocols, focusing on human dynamics, decision-making, and fostering accountability. Each chapter offers actionable advice, relatable scenarios, and thought-provoking questions to prepare fire officers for both the fireground and the firehouse. The key takeaway from this book is problem-solving from the mentor role model to provide maximum value through teachable moments.

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Author:   Leigh H. Shapiro
Publisher:   Fire Engineering Books
Imprint:   Fire Engineering Books
ISBN:  

9781593706043

ISBN 10:   1593706049
Pages:   238
Publication Date:   04 February 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Introduction   1. Alarm of Fire! Case Study Questions   2. Mentoring and Coaching the Fire Officer: Pearls of Wisdom New Duties and Responsibilities Critical Thinking for Fire Officer Development Mentoring and Coaching Personnel Issues Sexual Harassment Case Study Questions   3. Succession Planning: Promotional Preparation and Advancement Case Study Questions   4. Decision-Making: Know Your Job! Indecision Is No Decision, So Make a Decision Which Side Are You On? Prepared versus Ready: Fundamental Differences Case Study Questions   5. The Incident Commander: Points to Enhance Skillsets The Street Boss The Dance Card: Fireground Accountability for the Incident Commander, Simplified! Simplified Format for Incident Management High-Rise Fires Technical Rescue Case Study Questions   6. Fireground Behaviors Factors Affecting Behavior Overcoming Three Common Fireground Failures Interior Fire Attack: Obsolete or Indispensable? Case Study Questions   7. Analysis of an After-Action Report Case Study Questions   8. The Incident: The Impact of a Fire Service Line-of-Duty Death The Ultimate Sacrifice The Aftermath Evidence Collection The Unexpected The Notification The Impact What’s Left Case Study Questions   9. Final Thoughts Case Study Questions   Index

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Leigh H. Shapiro began his 40-year career as a volunteer with the Blue Hills (CT) Fire Department, then joined the Hartford (CT) Fire Department, serving 28 years, retiring as deputy chief/senior tour commander. He operates a fire service consulting firm providing guidance on strategic and technical matters specializing in oral exam readiness and officer succession development. He is an adjunct professor for the University of New Haven’s Fire Science and Emergency Management degree program, an adjunct faculty instructor for Gateway Community College’s Fire Technology and Administration degree program, and an instructor for the State of Connecticut Office of Education and Data Management’s fire investigator precertification program. He is also a committee member for NFPA-1710, a reviewer and contributor for Jones & Bartlett fire service textbooks, instructor for the New England FOOLS, and senior technical and strategic advisor for Capital City Industries. He is a contributor to Fire Engineering magazine and an instructor for FDIC International.

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