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.

This class is for new or acting officers seeking to hone their skills when they find themselves first due and must take immediate action. Included is functional size-up, initial radio report, incident priorities, incident action templates, resources, accountability and tracking, placing companies, and radio transmissions, to provide the student with all the necessary engagement tools to be effective on the fly, without being bogged down with process and algorithms. Student interaction is required.