The New Fire Officer | What It Takes to Lead in Today's Fire Service: Chief Jason Hoevelmann

In this episode, Jason Hoevelmann shares insights on leadership, the importance of humility, developing company officers, and adapting to rapid changes in the fire service. Discover practical strategies for building resilient teams and fostering a positive organizational culture. Key Topics: The importance of humility in leadership Developing effective company officers The impact of emotional intelligence on team performance Strategies for community engagement and relationship building Adapting operational tactics to new challenges like EV vehicles and mid-rise buildings. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and guest background 01:00 - Jason Hoevelmann's journey into the fire service 03:57 - Overview of Florissant Valley Fire Protection District 07:04 - Challenges in North St. Louis County 10:08 - The significance of community engagement 15:54 - The role of the company officer 22:09 - The importance of humility in leadership 29:52 - Building trust and accountability 37:00 - Operational challenges and resourcefulness 43:58 - Developing human skills and emotional intelligence 51:46 - Fostering positive attitudes and team culture 01:00:01 - Resources, books, and ongoing learning 01:02:51 - Closing thoughts and appreciation Resources & Links: FDIC Keynote - Jason Hoevelmann "Adapt and Act!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpo9sHNpVGQ&t=455s The New Company Officer by Jason Hoevelmann (Fire Engineering Books, 2018) https://www.fire-police-ems.com/books/bn1739.shtml No Exceptions Leadership: The Leadership Handbook by Jason Hoevelmann https://www.amazon.com/No-Exceptions-Leadership-Handbook-ebook/dp/B01N4GT9GZ/ref=tmm\_kin\_swatch\_0 Scaling Leadership: Building Organizational Capability and Capacity to Create Outcomes that Matter Most by Robert J. Anderson and William A. Adams (Wiley, 2019) https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Leadership-Organizational-Capability-Outcomes/dp/1119538254 The New Fire Officer Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/thenewfireofficer JasonHoevelmann.com https://www.jasonhoevelmann.com Connect with Jason Hoevelmann: Website: https://www.jasonhoevelmann.com LinkedIn: \[confirm directly with Jason] Connect with Eric Linnenburger & Ops Talk: Email: opstalk.wfd@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-linnenburger YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WFDOpsTalk