Instructor: Leigh H. Shapiro, Deputy Chief / Senior Tour Commander (Ret.), Hartford CT Fire Department
This class focuses on human dynamics and critical thinking skills rather than operational/administrative aspects. Leadership can be taught, but effectiveness comes from experience. This class enlightens and prepares aspiring and current officers by employing tried and true methods garnered from actual incidents and the skills needed to recognize and process information to proactively address situations in fireground/firehouse environments. Simplified practical leadership tactics provide ICs an uncomplicated approach to fireground accountability and management. With proactive implementation of leadership and management strategies, students will effectively perform in any capacity to achieve the desired outcome.
