Challenge #5 - 2021 WFLDP Campaign

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Challenge #5: Wildland fire leaders follow a defined set of values and principles.

• Journalize answers to the questions found below.

Duty – What does Duty mean to you?

• How do you know if you are proficient in your job, both technically and as a leader?
• What helps you make sound and timely decisions, especially in time compressed situations?
• How can you ensure that tasks are understood, supervised, accomplished?
• Can you think of someone you have helped develop, that has progressed?

Respect – What does Respect mean to you?

• What tools do you use to make sure you know your people and are looking out for their well-being?
• Is it easy or difficult for you to keep you people informed?
• How do you know if you are building a strong foundation for your team?
• Employ your people in accordance with their capabilities

Integrity – What does Integrity mean to you?

• Are you actively working to know yourself and seek improvement?
• Do you step up when needed? Are you willing to take responsibility for your actions and those of your team even during failure?
• Do you model what right looks like? Are you holding yourself to the same standards you expect of your people?