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Carry the Fire by Chief Kristopher Blume is a leadership guide for the fire service focused on real-world lessons in mentorship, discipline, motivation, and evolving firehouse culture. A must-read for officers, chiefs, and anyone preparing to lead.

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Author:   Kristopher Blume
Publisher:   Fire Engineering Books
Imprint:   Fire Engineering Books
ISBN:  

9781593705169

ISBN 10:   1593705166
Pages:   286
Publication Date:   04 June 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Forewords Preface Introduction 1. Exploring Today’s Leadership Methodologies 2. Organizational Culture 3. Dilemmas, Dissonance, Ethics, and Legal Concerns in the Fire Service 4. Managing the Brand 5. The High Cost of Low-Fidelity Leadership 6. Discipline 7. Accountability—the Antidote to Chaos 8. The Importance of Firefighter Health 9. Five Laws of Leadership 10. Developing Your Team Leadership Ethos 11. Developing Community and Organizational Equity 12. Listening and Crucial Conversations 13. Hiring, Interviewing, and Onboarding 14. Stoicism, Resilience, and the Fire Service 15. The Importance of Strategy and Trust 16. Love, Grace, and Temperance in the Fire Service   Conclusion: Will You Carry the Fire? End-of-Chapter Review Questions Answer Key Notes Index

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Kristopher T. Blume is the fire chief of the Meridian (ID) Fire Department and has more than 25 years of fire service experience. He is also an author, lecturer, and independent consultant. Blume is a graduate of the U.S. Fire Administration’s Executive Fire Officer (EFO) program and is an instructor at the National Fire Academy. As a student of the fire service, Chief Blume also actively participates in national fire safety and emergency response committees, contributing his expertise to shape policies and practices that impact fire departments nationwide. Dedicated, innovative, and community focused, he continues to be a pivotal figure advancing the field of firefighting and emergency response, making communities safer for all residents. He continues to promote values-driven, mission-focused leadership for the profession.

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