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SUMMARY:Roundtable Talk - Mentorship in the Fire Service: Building Stronger Members and Departments
DESCRIPTION:Mentorship is a powerful tool to pass on knowledge\, skills\, and culture in the fire service. This NVFC Roundtable Talk will explore how mentorship programs can strengthen recruitment\, retention\, and leadership development in the fire service\, creating stronger responders\, teams\, and departments. Panelists will share practical approaches for starting and sustaining mentor programs\, lessons learned from their own departments\, and ideas for creating a culture of support and growth. \nPresenters: Joe Maruca\, Candice McDonald (Moderator)\, Dr. Denis Onieal\, and Tiger Schmittendorf
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/roundtable-talk-mentorship-in-the-fire-service-building-stronger-members-and-departments/
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SUMMARY:In-Person - Leadership for the Fire & Emergency Services
DESCRIPTION:Quality leadership is essential for the fire and emergency services to accomplish the mission\, improve member satisfaction\, and best serve the community. This course examines leadership styles\, qualities\, ethics\, and best practices to help your department function at a high level and avoid fire and emergency services leadership pitfalls. Retention research will also be discussed to help leaders understand retention concerns and identify solutions. \nInstructor: Dave Lewis
URL:https://www.nvfc.org/event/in-person-leadership-for-the-fire-emergency-services-2/
LOCATION:North East Fire Co. Inc.\, 210 South Mauldin Ave\, North East\, MD\, 21901\, United States
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