Funding Assistance Available. See grant information below.
Brave Fire Leader Academy
North Carolina Cohort
Leadership ​Academy begins Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Sign-Up Today!
Watch our short 2 minute video to learn more.
Funding assistance available through a safety grant offered by the North Carolina League of Municipalities. Up to 50% grant matching.
Note: Need to be a NCLM member.
To register for the Leadership Academy, please contact TJ Deluca using the contact form below.
Volunteer members are welcome to apply.
Non-NCLM members, please register and pay for one of the different class options below.
Brave Fire Leader Online Academy
Fast Track your Leadership Success
What is a cohort? A cohort is a group of students working together through the same academic curriculum.
Compared to a proceed-at-your-own-pace model, a cohort invites student participation, fosters creativity, builds leadership skills, generates a sense of community. This format proceeds at a predetermined pace.
There is NO ADDITIONAL COST to participate in a cohort!
Perfect option for current officers, future-potentials, new officers, mid-level chiefs and aspiring leaders. There is structure AND flexibility that works with your busy schedules. Budget friendly by eliminating travel expenses and
back-filling staff.
NC BFL Cohort Academy begins Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Sign-Up Today!
" Leadership is never more important than in a crisis"
Cohort Benefits to Leadership Success
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Guide to enhanced on-line learning success
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The cohort is a hybrid model to the self-paced option
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Flexible yet a structured pace to practice the tools an attendee learns in class
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4-5 month structure to complete each level on pace
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Each week an attendee watches 1 class; classes avg. 30 min.
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Weekly 1 hour Zoom calls on Wednesday's at 10am EST for NC cohort group with instructors for Q&A, scenarios and enhanced learning
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Network building with class attendees
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Accountability Partners to stay focused and maximize success
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20 tools (10 each level) you can turn around use immediately to improve your leadership
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Ability to connect and ask questions by email with the instructors
FOR MAXIMUM SUCCESS add coaching and mentoring sessions
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Several coaches and mentors to choose from
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$300 for 2 coaching and 2 mentoring sessions (1 per month)
Brave Fire Leader Online Academy
Kick-Off Zoom class begins Wednesday, June 16, 2021
at 10am EST
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Helps current and aspiring emergency service leaders to:
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Use skills they already know to prevent people problems.
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Learn key areas of focus to improve the impact of their job performance.
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Have access to over 20 leadership tools they can take back and use immediately.
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Engage and develop the employees working on their teams.
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Develop a flexible style in order to lead everyone, no matter their age or style.
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Think on a more comprehensive level about advancing their department’s success.
Purchase Includes:
Level One
How Fire Departments Train Chief Officers
Leading vs. Managing
Ethics and Leadership Values
Thinking Comprehensively
Communicate Simply & Powerfully
Coach Approach
Setting Expectations
Conflict Management - Having Difficult Conservations
Mentoring
Ten Commandments and How to Keep Moving Forward
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Level Two
How Fire Departments Train Chief Officers
Legal Liability and HR Management
Building Resources
Generational Style Differences
Dealing with Politics - Avoiding Political Pitfalls
Productive Meetings
Time Management
Engage and Mobilize Your Team
Passing the Baton
Lessons Learned and How to Keep Moving Forward
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LEVEL I- LEADERSHIP INTENSIVE SERIES
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10 CLASSES
1. How Fire Departments Train Chief Officers
This class introduces the students to the shifting needs of chief officers….from the reactive world of the emergency to the strategic and political world of the leader. This is why this training is key for every leader. Those who are ready for the next level will want to know how to get the most out of these classes and we’ll help you work to set goals that get you the results you want.
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Introduction
You the Leader
2. Leading vs. Managing
Most people can’t explain their leadership style or the difference between leadership and management. It is a critical difference and to know how to lead the different people in your organization. This class will show you how to flex your style in order to lead everyone.
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3. Ethics and Leadership Values
The public knows, likes, and trusts Fire Departments. How do we ensure that we deserve that trust? We’ll show you how to keep yourself and your people in check.
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4. Thinking Comprehensively
Thinking Comprehensively is a skill that is used on the Fireground every day. Learn how to transfer the skill you already have to solve organizational and people problems. You will see the power of expanding your awareness and receive a couple of tools to assist you.
5. Communicate Simply and Powerfully
Mastering 1:1 communications is the key to better engagement, retention, conflict reduction, and accountability for your staff. Here are simple things you can do right now to be a better communicator.
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6. The Coach Approach
Use this communication style to draw more out of your employees. They will experience discovery learning and learn to solve their own problems – what a great way to develop others!
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7. Setting Expectations
Leaders are required to enforce an incredible amount of regulations, laws, rules, procedures, and even common sense. Learn how to set clear expectations in an easy and effective way.
Communicate & Connect
8. Conflict Management – Having Difficult Conversations
We’ll share why you want to run toward conflicts like a house on fire AND give you a solid way to work through them that will keep conflict from escalating and putting your team at risk.
Moving Forward
Leading Into the Future
9. Mentoring
There are so many reasons this important organizational component has declined in recent years. We will tell you how to bring it back for their sake, and yours.
10. Ten Commandments and How to Keep Moving Forward
A specialized set of commandments for Company Officers and Chief Officers will be shared by Chief Dan Jones that will energize and inspire the learner. We will conclude with ideas of how to consider one’s own leadership brand and potential next steps.
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Completion
LEVEL II​ - LEADERSHIP MASTERY SERIES
10 CLASSES
Introduction
1. How Fire Departments Train Chief Officers
This class introduces the students to the shifting needs of chief officers….from the reactive world of the emergency to the strategic and political world of the leader. This is why this training is key for every leader. Those who are ready for the next level will want to know how to get the most out of these classes and we’ll help you work to set goals that get you the results you want.
You the Leader
2. Legal Liability and Human Resources Management
Are you clear on the legal responsibilities you have as a leader? This component of leadership is often brushed off, but the costs to doing so can be extreme to your career and the future of your organization. Know your resources, when to use them, and consider how you can put a prevention focus on your HR concerns.
Communicate & Connect
3. Building Resources
There is such power in building your network for the health of your organization, your career, and for input on tough decisions. We’ll give you the whys and hows.
4. Generational Style Differences
Generational communication style differences can be a big challenge in the workplace and are a frequent cause of conflict and misunderstanding. Be a pro at communicating with others by understanding the differences and also what they have in common for better productivity.
Moving Forward
5. Dealing with Politics – Avoiding Political Pitfalls
Do you know what can end a perfectly solid Fire Chief career? POLITICS! Fire leaders in today’s environment must work in a very politically charged atmosphere and the knowledge and skill of negotiating political land mines is one of the secrets to success and longevity.
6. Productive Meetings
The higher you climb as a leader, the more meetings you are asked to attend. Knowing how to lead and participate effectively can help you get more done and spend less time at the meeting table. Know these key tips before your next meeting.
7. Time Management
Does it seem like your workload is ever expanding? In this demanding career, Fire Service leaders are busier than ever. Learn strategies for getting things done and a tool for improving your delegations skills.
8. Engage and Mobilize your Team
There is a tremendous list of benefits to having engaged employees. We will help you take a good look at yours and determine action steps for increasing their involvement.
Leading Into the Future
9. Passing the Baton
Is the next chief in your ranks right now? Is there a systematic way to develop your talent? Do you feel constrained by the limiting performance evaluation system that takes so much time but fails to motivate and develop your people? We’ll bring the best practices of how to create a culture of professional development to your team so you can feel more confident about your bench strength.
10. Lessons Learned & How to Keep Moving Forward
The personal lessons Chief Jones learned during his long career as a chief officer to inspire you and help you learn some of the tough lessons, the easy way.