What Makes a Good Leader Great
April 27 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join a distinguished panel of John M. Buckman III Leadership Award recipients, including Buckman himself, for a roundtable discussion on the internal mechanics of fire service leadership. This session explores the personal traits that define a successful Chief and the frameworks for solving complex organizational problems. Our award-winning leaders will also discuss the value of state and national awards in strengthening department culture and inspiring the next generation of the fire service.
Panelist Lineup
-John M. Buckman III | Chief (Ret.), German Township (IN) Fire Department
-Jeff Cash | Chief, Cherryville (NC) Fire Department
-Rich Cowger | Chief, Columbus (MT) Fire Rescue
-Brian McQueen | Chief (Ret.), Whitesboro (NY) Fire Department
-Mike Morgan | Director, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control
-Tim Smith | Chief, Orange County (FL) Fire Rescue
-Judy Thill | Chief, Inver Grove Heights (MN) Fire Department
Discussion Key Points
The Leadership Profile: Personal characteristics that drive organizational value.
The Power of Recognition: Why state and national awards matter for your department.
The Problem-Solving Blueprint: Systems for tackling administrative and operational hurdles.
The Accountability Gap: Coaching and correcting personnel who fall below standards.
The One-Badge Mentality: Managing performance expectations in a Career/Volunteer environment.
**All live attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance from Provident**