Webinar

Stepping Up as Chief: Navigating Leadership in Your First 100 Days

View On Demand (Recorded October 25, 2024)

Earning your fifth bugle and stepping into the top leadership role marks a significant transition. The challenges of leading a fire department go beyond daily operations and include navigating the political landscape, managing relationships both inside and outside the department, and learning to balance competing priorities. Whether you’re stepping into the role of fire chief from within the department or joining from outside, you must set the right tone and establish a plan to ensure the success of your agency. 

Join Lexipol for a panel discussion with fire chiefs Tim Sendelbach, Steve Pegram, Joanne Rund, Julie O'Berg, Reginald Johnson and Billy Goldfeder as they share important insights for your first 100 days in this role. Learn how to navigate political dynamics, build strong internal and external relationships, and create a roadmap for your fire department’s future. 

You’ll learn: 

  • Key steps to take in your first 100 days to ensure a smooth leadership transition. 
  • How to balance internal department needs with external political and community relationships. 
  • The importance of listening, learning and building trust before implementing significant changes. 
  • How to develop a long-term vision for your department while addressing immediate challenges. 

Presented by:

Deputy Chief Billy Goldfeder 
Loveland-Symmes (OH) Fire 
Department

 Fire Chief Tim Sendelbach  
Loveland (CO) Fire Rescue Authority
 

Fire Chief (Ret.) Joanne Rund
Family Programs Director 
National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

 Fire Chief Julie O'Berg
Spokane (WA) Fire Department
sraymon@spokanecity.org
Fire Chief Reginald Johnson
Charlotte (NC) Fire Department
 		 Fire Chief (Ret.) Steve Pegram
S3D Public Safety Consultants
 

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