Did you know L-580 is more that just staff rides? Although staff rides involving historical events like Gettysburg or Chickamauga/Chattanooga provide the perfect venue for the facilitation of learning objectives and allows for senior-level discussion at the organizational level, they are only one avenue for L-580 opportunities. Other avenues have included the San Diego County Mega Fire Case Study and the Wharton Leadership Conference. L-580, Leadership Is Action is a continuing education opportunity primarily for senior fire management leaders (Agency Administrators/Line Officers involved in managing complex incidents, incident management organizations [Type 1, Type 2, Area Command, and NIMO], and leaders from national, regional, or state offices.)
What Makes L-580 Different from Other L-Courses?
The intent of L-580 is to foster exchange of knowledge and experience in the art of leading during high-risk and complex incidents. Unlike other L-courses, L-580 is not a training course nor a "one-and-done" affair.
As a student of fire/leadership develops their art, the progression of learning moves from skills training to knowledge. L-580 events:
- Illicit an emotional impact driving behavioral/leadership changes within senior leadership of organizations.
- Address current concerns and leadership challenges faced by incident management organizations and senior fire leaders.
- Promote benchmarking and collaboration with outside organizations.
- Foster continuing personal and professional growth in order to keep pace with current and future workforce needs.
- Focus on leadership actions, decision-making, and critical thinking at the strategic level.
- Refine structured facilitation of interactive group discussions and/or activities.
For more information about L-580, contact Mike Ellsworth (FWS), L-580 Curriculum Management Lead.
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