Photo by John Gregson.
由David Destefano.
The fire service, like any organization, is comprised of members brought together for a common目标。由于会员资格，消防员期望在努力实现本组织的目标时满足一个或多个层面。履行的途径被个人欲望，努力和强大领导的指导铺成了。
The leaders outlined in a fire service “Table of Organization” feature titles such as lieutenant,capt一种一世N., or chief. However, members who do not hold such titles in the chain of command can still have a tremendous impact on the cohesive operation and continued growth of fire department culture and work ethic. This crucial role can be filled by a “leader without a title.”
每个成员都是正式链的一部分command。然而，消防员属于一个非正式的小组，这可能与许多组织中的授权等级结构一样有影响力。资历，年龄组，学院，公司隶属或社交网络，消防员所属的社交网络可能持有巨大的摇摆，整个人和该部门的态度，表现和伦理。
崛起的消防员challenge在几乎所有的方面都是一个不同的团体，除了一个：他们改善消防服务的愿望。无论等级如何，消防员都可以每天举例说明重要的领导性特征。这些消防员通过设定积极的例子或培养所有成员可以参与的专用服务文化来了解或不知不觉地完成其消防部门结构中最重要的任务。
鉴于非正式网络的存在leadership，哪些属性和行动可以消防任何资历显示器，这将为周围的人产生积极影响？
拥抱传统和冠军有用的变化
Few endeavors enjoy the rich history and tradition of the fire service. The values and ethics that have guided our actions for 200 years continue to provide a path to exceptional service. Leaders will embrace our heritage of service, understand our history, and have the resolve to accept new ideas. These new ideas are necessary to adapt to the expanded mission of the fire service. Tasked with responding to the widest and most complex incidents in our history, leaders in all positions must be prepared to forward useful ideas that address our core goals of savinglife和财产。
Use Power to Motivate & Support
在他们的部门维护对方的官方或非官方权力的成员应该使用他们的地位支持更好的消防服务。领导者致力于改善政策，培训和消防员安全的巨大服务对他们的同行和整个组织进行了巨大的服务。任何等级或职位的成员都可以努力遵循安全的实践和培训。提供积极的榜样和支持在该部门内的适当政策将在学习，培训和传递知识的倡议生长时改善个人和整个部门。
个人和团体履行
在消防服务中的少数人想要存在于恒定的动荡中而没有适当的方向。当一名成员迈起来引导他与之接触的消防员时，他会在目睹他周围的增长和整个部门的进步时，他会发现很多人们满足。使用消防服务的遗产作为未来进展的基础，任何级别的领导人都可以使用他们的官方或非官方的权力来激励他人推进他们的知识和乐队在一起。这一强烈的动机个人将有助于前进的组织，在此过程中，享受奖励和履行的职业生涯。
The decision is up to you. Will you rise to the challenge of leading your fellow firefighters for the good of the fire service?
David Destefano.一世s a 26-year veteran of the North Providence (RI) Fire Department, where he serves as captain of Ladder Co. 1. He was previously assigned as a Lieutenant in Ladder 1 and Engine 3 and a firefighter in Ladder 1. He has a master’s degree in public administration and a bachelor’s degree in fire science. He is an instructor/coordinator for the Rhode Island Fire Academy and teaches a variety of fire service topics throughout Southern New England. He can be reached atdmd2334@cox.net.。
