Fit for Command
Our position as leaders requires us to take people into unpredictable situations where mediocre leaders can be quickly overwhelmed in a crisis and make dangerous errors in judgment.
We accept the responsibility to demonstrate fitness for command as leaders in the wildland fire service. Fire leaders prepare for command by learning the applicable technical and leadership skills, by gaining the requisite experience, and by developing the physical, mental, and emotional capabilities through training, certification, and evaluation of behavior.
(Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, pp. 61-62)
Wildland Fire Leadership Challenge - Digging a Little Deeper
This module was develop to meet annual fireline safety refresher requirements if taught by a qualified instructor. Regardless, this is good information to keep yourself fit for command physically--both at work and play.
- Visit the WFSTAR library and download an Instructor Guide for the facilitator and a Student Workbook for each participant.
- Watch the Firefighter Footcare YouTube video.
- Complete the "Caring for Our Feet with Proper Fitting Footwear Exercise."
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