Leadership Development for the Fire Services

A proven coach-approach for accelerated leadership development within Fire Services.

Accelerating performance through individualized learning paths, team development and expert coaching support.

Fire services today are at a pivotal juncture. The command and control culture has come face to face with significant changes in attitudes toward leadership, employee wellbeing, equity, diversity, and engagement. Recruitment and retention is an ongoing challenge and Fire departments across North America are facing high retirement rates. With this comes the very real need to accelerate the leadership capabilities of fire professionals.

Accelerating performance through individualized learning paths, team development and expert coaching support.

“Every Fire-Rescue Professional is a Leader”

6 Skillsets for the Future-Fit Fire-Rescue Professional

  • Personal Mastery
  • Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Management
  • Coaching
  • Team & Organization Development
  • Versatility
  • Fire-Rescue Professional Emergent Skill Sets

This program leverages the comprehensive resources co-authored by Dr. Pat Lynch, Dr. Terry Anderson, and Kenneth Gisborne, MA, CPP. All program participants receive copies of Every Fire-Rescue Professional is Leader (Practical Guide and Field Guide).

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  • Leadership Skills Assessments to identify strengths and areas for growth
  • Development Goal Setting that aligns to both individual and departmental objectives
  • 1-on-1 Leadership Coaching to provide personalized feedback and support for sustained growth
  • Tailored Learning Paths designed to address the specific leadership skills needed at each rank
  • Action Learning Sets to enhance team collaboration and problem solving
  • Promotion Pathway for career advancement

What People Say About Working With Yael

“For any Fire Chief looking to strengthen leadership at every rank and begin to enhance their organization's culture, this program is the real deal. It’s been a game-changer for us. I highly recommend Yael “

Fire Chief M. Reed (ret.)

"The coaching program has been of tremendous benefit to all of us who have participated. Our ability to organize our thoughts and approach to engaging and communicating with subordinates, peers and superiors has evolved in a positive direction. I believe our new gained knowledge and skills will have a lasting effect on our ability to lead the department and our personal lives more effectively."

Fire Chief Pedro Caceres

"I found the way Yael could make sense of what felt to me at times to be a jumble of words is nothing short of amazing. I loved the way she would listen, and then ask questions, so that I could solve my own problems. Yael has inspired me to be more coach-like myself. I view myself as a "reforming knower", I now realize that there is more value in a good question, than in knowing the "right" answer."

Battalion Chief F. Morgan, Wayne Township

""I recommend Yael highly to anyone who seeks a connection with an extraordinarily creative and effective professional."

Dr. Terry Anderson, Chief Leadership Officer at Command College.org and Co-Author of Every Fire-Rescue Professional Is a Leader

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Learn more about this comprehensive leadership development program and discover options for its unique application for leaders at various ranks within your department.

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