1. Utilizing Research Opportunities to Support Executive Level Decision-Making Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and Chief Dennis Compton

2. Better “Informing” Senior Level Decision-Makers

3. IFSJLM Journal

4. IFSJLM Dr. Robert England, Founding Editor Important History –Dr. Denis Onieal –Chief Chris Neal –Supported today with same enthusiasm by FPP Director Craig Hannan and Associate Dean Ed Kirtley IFSJLM 10 years old IFSJLM published by Fire Protection Publications (FPP)/International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA) located on the campus of Oklahoma State University

5. IFSJLM JOURNAL MISSION: The purpose of the International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management is to advance the international fire service by publishing carefully selected, peer- reviewed articles that enhance the theory and practice of fire leadership and management.

6. IFSJLM IFSJLM is sponsored by IFSTA/FPP as a service to the international fire service. All previous issues – except the two most recent years – are free for reading and downloading: http://www.ifsjlm.org Then click tab that says “Past Editions"

7. IFSJLM Annual Journal Subscriptions $50.00 Year; $20.00 Year for Students Call to Subscribe: 800.654.4055 (U.S. & Canada) 405.744.5723 (International) Questions: ifsjlmsubscriptions@osufpp.org

8. Research Symposium

9. Annual Research Symposium to Support IFSJLM MISSION: To facilitate the dissemination of research related to fire leadership and management and to encourage the submission of articles submitted for peer review to the International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management (IFSJLM)

10. Annual Research Symposium to Support IFSJLM Interested in presenting a paper at a future research event? Contact: bob.england@okstate.edu  No registration fee to attend the symposium.  All travel expenses are the responsibility of the presenter.  Symposium is usually held in July in Oklahoma.

11. Annual Research Symposium to Support IFSJLM Dr. John Granito Award for Leadership in Fire Service Management and Leadership Research – You can Submit Nominations. Contact: bob.england@okstate.edu Your Department Should Get Involved in RS and Send a Research and Planning Representative Each Year RS 15 is Saturday July 11, 2015 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

12. Focus on Issues that Matter Most Utilize Research and Data to Improve Decision-Making

13. Survey of Metro Fire Chiefs - Most significant challenge facing your fire department? - Most significant challenge facing the fire service on a national basis? Following are Journal Articles and Research Symposium Presentations that Correspond to Each Survey Response/Challenge

14. Survey Issues / Journal Articles Enhancing Fire Service-Based EMS & Social Services - and Understanding Possible FS Opportunities within Integrated Community Healthcare Systems Integrated Community Healthcare: A paradigm Shift for the Fire Service by Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell Better Educating Policy Makers and the General Public about the roles of the Fire Service Do Current Fire Service Issues Offer Political and Operational Leadership Challenges? by Chief Dennis Compton

15. Survey Issues / Journal Articles Image of Firefighters; the Political Climate; Pay - Pensions and other Benefits; and the Credibility of the Fire Service Do Current Fire Service Issues Offer Political and Operational Leadership Challenges? By Chief Dennis Compton Managing Morale with constant Change and Heightened Expectations Putting Fire and Rescue Service Stress Management Into Context: A United Kingdom Informed Perspective by Dr. Viv Brunsden

16. Survey Issues / Journal Articles Federal Funding and Dealing with Local Budgets 1.Firefighting Research: The Federally Funded Renaissance by Daniel Madrzykowski 2. Fiscal Stress and Cutback Management Among United States Fire Departments by Dr. Robert England; Dr. Anthony Brown Overall Impact of Labor/Management Relationships in addressing issues Do Current Fire Service Issues Offer Political and Operational Leadership Challenges? By Chief Dennis Compton

17. Survey Issues / Journal Articles Creating a different Path Forward with the Economic Recovery (not just going back) The Future of Fire and Emergency Services: The Next 35 Years by Dr. Denis Onieal Replacing Infrastructure Needs of Fire Departments Fiscal Stress and Cutback Management Among United States Fire Departments by Dr. Robert England; Dr. Anthony Brown

18. Issues / Journal Articles Transitioning to a New Fire Chief More Frequently Than in the Past Constrained Leadership: The Conditions Facing Today’s Fire Chiefs by Dr. John Granito Delivering Prevention and Public Education Services with Decimated Staff and Programs Matching Resource to Demand: Modeling Different Components of the Fire and Rescue Service and Understanding Their Interdependence Using a “Systems Thinking Approach” by Dr. Nadia Al-Sabauni

19. Issues / Journal Articles Addressing overall Firefighter Safety; Staffing; Training & Customer Service 1. The Deployment of Resources at Residential Structural Fires and Cardiovascular Strain in Firefighters by Dr. David A. Barr; Dr. Lori Moore- Merrell; Ron Benedict; Dr. Denise L. Smith 2. Combating Sudden Cardiac Death in the United States Fire Service by Dr. Denise L. Smith; Jacob P. DeBois; and Dr. Stefanos N. Kales 3. Leading by Example: The Role of Leadership in Firefighter Health by Dara A. Janke; Christopher K. Haddock; Walker S. Carlos Poston

20. Important Research and Studies  International Fire Service Journal of Leadership and Management (IFSJLM) – Building Theory to Impact Practice  IFSJLM Annual Research Symposium (In July Each Year)

21. Focus on Issues that Matter Most Locate and Use Reputable Research Studies and Related Resources to Improve Decision-Making

22. Better “Informing” Decision-Makers Better and More Defendable Decisions

23. Questions?

24. Utilizing Research Opportunities to Support Executive Level Decision-Making By: Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell and Chief Dennis Compton