The Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program (WFLDP) proudly announces the theme for the 2014 wildland fire leadership campaign: "The Resilient Team."
"The ultimate team result is resilience: teams that can bounce back when problems or errors threaten cohesion and synergy." (Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, p. 55)
This year’s campaign is dedicated to the memory of the 14 firefighters who lost their lives on the South Canyon fire on July 6, 1994, near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This tragedy was one of the pivotal factors behind the creation of the WFLDP.
“May we all be energized and inspired to be ever aware of the lessons learned
from their sacrifice.” (South Canyon Fire Investigation, August, 1994)
from their sacrifice.” (South Canyon Fire Investigation, August, 1994)
Kathi Beck
Tami Bickett
Scott Blecha
Levi Brinkley
Robert Browning
Doug Dunbar
Terri Hagen
Bonnie Holtby
Rob Johnson
Jon Kelso
Don Mackey
Roger Roth
James Thrash
Richard Tyler
Task: Provide an opportunity for wildland fire service personnel to focus leadership development activities on a nationally-sponsored, centrally-themed leadership campaign and recognize local leadership participation efforts.
Purpose:
- To foster a cohesive effort to promote leadership across the wildland fire service.
- To provide a template that can be used to encourage leadership development at the local level.
- To provide a mechanism to collect leadership best practices and share throughout the wildland fire service.
Dates of Campaign: Between January 1 and November 30, 2014
Length of Campaign: Determined locally to meet the goals and the objectives of the local unit or crew.
Audience: The campaign is not limited to wildland firefighters. All members of the wildland fire service are invited to participate.
Implementation: Wildland fire leaders and/or managers at the local unit or crew level devote time between January 1 and November 30, 2014, to promote leadership development specifically targeted at “The Resilient Team.”
The campaign is flexible. Local units or crews may use or adapt any or all materials contained within this document or develop a program or activity spotlighting the campaign theme and the Wildland Fire Leadership Values and Principles. Campaign coordinators are encouraged to think outside the confines of the template and develop a program that meets local and individual needs.
IGNITE THE SPARK FOR LEADERSHIP - FROM THE FIELD FOR THE FIELD CONTEST:
See the WFLDP website for contest information.
CAMPAIGN CONTACT:
Pam McDonald
Writer/Editor, BLM Fire Training Unit, NIFC
Logistics and Social Media Coordinator, NWCG Leadership Subcommittee
3833 South Development Avenue
Boise, ID 83705
(208) 387-5318 – office
(208) 387-5378 – fax
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