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Perspectives on Leadership: Transforming Fire Service Culture, Leadership, Mental Health, and Inclusion
Fire Engineering Podcast Network
58 minutes
3 weeks ago
Perspectives on Leadership: Transforming Fire Service Culture, Leadership, Mental Health, and Inclusion
Perspectives on Leadership: Transforming Fire Service Culture, Leadership, Mental Health, and Inclusion
In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steve Shaw and Eric McCoy, chief, Huntington Beach (CA) Fire Department, explore the crucial role of culture in the fire service. Drawing on experiences from both coasts, they discuss breaking down stigmas by building a positive, mission-driven culture that embraces humility, fosters leadership at every level and supports mental health openly. Chief McCoy shares how Huntington Beach involved the entire department in crafting a leadership ethos that reflects shared values rather than legacy practices. They also talk about practical strategies, such as transforming committees into “engagement teams,” prioritizing face-to-face communication, and including families in firefighter support programs. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of creating cohesive teams amid diverse backgrounds and emphasizes servant leadership’s role in advancing a healthy organizational culture.
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