TO BECOME A RESPECTED COMPANY OFFICER, KNOW YOUR PEOPLE

摘要

Today's company officer must be well-versed not only in firefighting tactics but also in management theory, supervision, and leadership. All too often, however, an individual may transition from firefighter to fire officer overnight; one day the person is led, the next day he is the leader. To make this situation even harder, this individual often has little or no training in management, supervision, and leadership, specifically in the art of human behavior. Becoming a company officer is a big step that takes hard work, preparation, years of training, and some good mentors to get you going in the right direction. Unfortunately, if the new officer is not prepared when the promotion comes, that person could be in for a hard road, at least initially.