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"Leadership is an action, not a position."

Donald H. McGannon

Firefighters in a classroom setting.

Self Assessment Activities
Knowing yourself, what your values, passions, strengths and weaknesses are, is a crucial component of effective leadership. 
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Firefighter using chainsaw to cut down tree.

Formal Courses
ā€œLā€ (Leadership) Courses, other agency-sponsored training, private industry training.
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Two firefighters and a park ranger listen to briefing.

Experiential Learning
It is important to your leadership development that you seek out opportunities to practice and hone skills and techniques that have been learned in the classroom environment.
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Firefighters being briefed.

Mentoring
Voluntary two year commitment open to all employees interested in a career in fire management.
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Firefighters working on a sand table exercise.

Wildland Fire Leadership Development Program
Web site provides information which allows individuals to strive for a higher performance level as a leader through self-directed learning opportunities.

International Association of Wildland Fire - Book Selections
Link to wildland fire bookstore on IAWF's website.

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