From Buddy to Boss: Effective Fire Service Leadership, 2nd Edition

The second edition of From Buddy to Boss: Effective Fire Service Leadership reinforces the fact that the fire service is screaming for leaders as men and women discover that leadership is important to their existence and success.  Being a firefighter can be tiring and frustrating, but it can be rewarding.  It’s not only about the job, “but also about raising kids, managing your life, and trying to be a good person, attached to God, country, family, and friends,” says the author.  Many leaders today are surrounded by external politics, hidden agendas, fiscal constraints, and manipulative people.  Consider these factors when navigating your career.