CRR – Much More Than Just Another Program By: Chief Dennis Compton ©

Introspection

The Past Can Drive the Present in Some Ways

Susan’s Bad Day?    

COPYRIGHT 1937 BY SCOTT, FORESMAN AND COMPANY Is it Innovation – or is it Tradition? COPYRIGHT 1937 BY SCOTT, FORESMAN AND COMPANY

Susan’s Better Day?    

Within a CRR Driven “System” (Changing the Mindset) Leading and Managing Within a CRR Driven “System” (Changing the Mindset)

Operational Structure

Operational Structure

An Inter-dependent System

A Few Key Reminders About Leadership

This Model is Populated by the People We Lead

Leadership Rites of Passage Lead by example and work to build mutual trust and mutual respect. If you lie, steal, or talk behind other’s backs, people won’t trust you. - If you’re rude or disrespectful towards others, people won’t respect you.

People Need to Sense They can Trust Your Decision-Making

Be an Active and Informed Leader

International Public Safety Date Institute

1) IFSJLM Journal http://www.ifsjlm.org/ 2) Annual Research Symposium

Current Studies and Reports http://www.ifsjlm.org/

Support the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI): Dinner & Symposium Associates Club CFSI Awards Nominations

Focus on Issues that Matter Most

Behavior of Leaders and Members Exceptional Service Internal Relations (These Three Issues can Drive Public Image and Morale)

4. Supervision, Leadership and Management Training & Education 5. Wellness, Safety and Survival

6. Opportunities and Change 7. Data, Technology and Research (i.e. IPSDI – SmartBurner™ – Research Agenda, etc.)

8. Decimated Fire Prevention & Public Education Programs 9. Involvement at the National – State – County – and Local Levels (outside your organization) 10. The Political Influence of the Fire Service

Take Home Quiz

Important Questions Concerning Leadership and Community Risk A Take Home Quiz Important Questions Concerning Leadership and Community Risk Do you have written SOP’s and expectations for behavior and performance? Are they taught and enforced? Does your department embrace firefighter health, wellness, fitness, and overall safety?

Important Questions Concerning Leadership and Community Risk Are there efforts to institutionalize CRR within the department? Are CRR concepts integrated into training? At emergency scenes, do you use a risk management profile to guide decision-making, strategy development, and tactical commitments? Is there emphasis on periodically re-indoctrinating existing members? Also, how (and when) do you “Potty Train” new members?

Important Questions Concerning Leadership and Community Risk How do your members view their roles and responsibilities in the overall protection of people in the community? Are all members empowered to address and/or bring community risk issues to the forefront? Are effective leadership and personal accountability important among your members?

Important Questions Concerning Leadership and Community Risk Is there a process and general guidance for communicating effectively with decision-makers outside the department? Is there a Strategic Plan in the department – and if so, who participates in developing and monitoring it. Is your department Accredited? (These considerations will have an impact on the leadership culture of your fire department as it relates to CRR and many other priorities)

Introspection

Books From Dennis Compton Available Through Fire Protection Publications at Oklahoma State University - Progressive Leadership Principles, Concepts and Tools - Mental Aspects of Performance for Firefighters and Fire Officers

CRR – Much More Than Just Another Program By: Chief Dennis Compton ©