"When Alexander the Great visited Diogenes and asked whether he could do anything for the famed teacher, Diogenes replied: “Only stand out of my light.” Perhaps some day we shall know how to heighten creativity. Until then, one of the best things we can do for creative men and women is to stand out of their light."
John W. Gardner
Professional Reading Program
A Professional Reading Program is intended to provide a selection of readings that will support continuing education efforts within the wildland fire service. A reading program will add depth and breadth to a fire leader’s development at any stage of their career and is an important component of any leader development process. Listed below are several books that are specific to NPS history and culture. Also listed below are links to military professional reading program sites that offer additional books on leadership.
Wildland Fire Leadership Program - Professional Reading Program The Professional Reading Program is intended to provide a selection of readings that will support continuing education efforts within the wildland fire service.
National Park Service - Useful Books Includes listing of books about the National Parks and National Park Service, books on biographical accounts, books about history, historic preservation and cultural resources management.
Navy Professional Reading Program The Navy Professional Reading Program was developed to encourage a life-long habit of reading and learning among all Sailors. The books included in these collections can provide readers with a deeper understanding and appreciation for naval heritage, the profession of arms, and the complex modern world in which we operate.
Coast Guard Reading List The reading list provides recommended books related to leadership. The list is not all-inclusive; the goal is to provide a starting point or expand existing knowledge and skills.
Marine Corps Professional Reading Program The Marine Corps Professional Reading Program began as the Commandant's Reading List in 1988, although recommended reading lists have been generated for Marines since the 19th century.
Air Force Chief of Staff Professional Reading List The Chief of Staff reading list provides Airmen of all ranks a guide to further their education and expertise.
Wildland Fire Training
Web site that enables access to Local Area, Geographic Area, National, and other related Interagency Wildland Fire Training information.
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.
Refresher Training
The web site, updated annually, offers guidance, agency policies, emerging issues, training materials and topics to assist instructors in preparing to teach annual refresher training.
