A must have for every combination fire department leader!

Leading a combination fire department is one of the greatest challenges one can face. To successfully lead this type of organization, fire chiefs and other leaders must recognize the unique difficulties inherent in combination systems, and overcome them by applying lessons learned from chiefs who have faced similar challenges. Authored by a team of seasoned fire service leaders, and modeled after the Chief Fire Officer's Desk Reference, A Leadership Guide for Combination Fire Departments is a compilation of best practices and lessons learned through experience. It is designed to provide chief- and officer-level personnel with the tools necessary to lead today’s combination service department.