Setting Specific Goals and Objectives--Podcast

Goals

Short-term:

1) Obtain rank of Lieutenant
2) Motivate, lead, and train new and tenured crew members once promoted

Long-term:

1) Obtain rank of Captain
2) Obtain masters degree in Emergency Services Management

Objectives

Obtain Rank of Lieutenant:

-Personal study and training (daily) to improve my KSA’s
-Take leadership/company officer training classes
-Find current company officer to mentor me for the purpose of becoming a company officer
-Participate in next promotional process

Motivate, lead, train crew members:

-Lead by positive example of respect and encouragement
-Assess where deficiencies are in my crew’s KSA’s
-Develop and implement specific training to improve my crew’s KSA’s and tactical proficiency

Obtain Rank of Captain:
-Obtain rank of lieutenant first
-Obtain Fire Officer II certification
-Continue to take leadership/company officer training classes -Participate in captain’s promotional process

Obtain Master’s Degree:

-Obtain rank of lieutenant first, for purpose of full District tuition reimbursement -Narrow down and select university
-Complete program within 2 years of starting