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Personal Accountability in Today's Volunteer Fire Service
The Importance of Individual Accountability in the Volunteer Fire Service.
“A different perspective on the issues plaguing volunteer departments”
Two years ago I set out with a…
ContinuePosted on November 18, 2018 at 8:20pm
The Black Helmet Perspective - A Reflection For Volunteers
The Black Helmet Perspective
“A must have consideration for volunteer leadership”
They’re situated in every firehouse across America. Men or women instilled into leadership positions who can’t carry the responsibility and duty in which a leadership…
ContinuePosted on August 13, 2018 at 1:30pm
The Berlin Wall - Overcoming Generational Boundaries
Almost every department across the country has has that one neighboring department. The one department that five, ten, or twenty years ago did something to shake the foundation of trust. From that incident, years of rumors, distrust, and animosity grew between your departments. You’re naive to think these situations don’t exist because they do, and they’re every bit as dangerous as the IDLH environments we face. How in…
ContinuePosted on June 4, 2018 at 12:30pm
Preparing Members For Growth Mindset
“Preparing New Members For A Growth Mindset”
by Matt Beakas
Becoming a firefighter takes poise, stamina, physical strength and more importantly, mental…
Posted on May 9, 2018 at 3:30pm
Profile Information
- Lives in:
- Northwest, Ohio
- Department:
- Providence Township Fire & Rescue
- Title/rank:
- Firefighter / EMT
- Years of public service:
- 9
- Agency structure:
- Combination fire department
- Top issues in your department:
- Training, Retention, Officer Development, Community Relations and Collaboration.
- Professional Qualifications:
- Live-Fire Instructor
Fire Instructor
Fire Officer I & II
Firefighter II
EMT-B
Swiftwater Technician
Ice Rescue Technician I & II
Auto Extrication Technician I
Machinery Entrapment Technician I
Rope Level I
Confined Space I
- Topics you provide training for:
- Leadership
Mentoring
Officer Development Programs
Modern Leadership Practices For Volunteer Departments
- Areas of expertise:
- The volunteer fire service has undergone tremendous change in the past two decades. Has your department grown and evolved with the changing times? Is it falling further behind? Is your volunteer department struggling with stagnant leadership, attendance issues, recruitment, retention, and training. Our team takes an in-depth look at modern leadership practices for volunteer department success. We will discuss ways to address, plan, and implement positive changes within your department.
Every leader needs professional development. Exposure to fresh ideas, peer collaboration, and guidance on managing their department problems.
Enlightened Leadership Team:
Matt Beakas - Providence Township Fire & Rescue
Ron Kay - Chief, Washington Township & Toledo Fire Department
Brandon Westerman - Bowling Green Fire Division
- Bio:
- Published Content:
* Mentoring Volunteers Today - Fire/Rescue Magazine
* The Volunteer Playbook - Fire/Rescue Magazine
Twitter Pages:
@Enlightened Leadership
@mbeakas
Facebook:
@Enlightend Leadership
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