Episode 148: How to be a Leader of Change in the Fire Service with Jeff Buchanan

Smart Firefighting

Here's how to remain true to yourself as you move up the ranks of the fire service.

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

• How to have a healthy balance of disagreement amongst peers
• Various tactics to become a better leader
• Why does change management of technology matter?

Learn from Dr. Jeffrey L. Buchanan - a retired Fire Chief with more than 21 years of public safety and government experience.

Jeff is a consultant and principal at The.Buchanan.Group LLC. As the Fire Chief for Las Vegas Fire and Rescue (LVF&R), Jeff had oversight of day-to-day operations for more than 800 employees and a total budget that is in excess of 200 million dollars. Amongst many other things, he is also an adjunct instructor in the Master of Urban Leadership program at UNLV and an instructor at the College of Southern Nevada, where he has taught for 11 years. Jeff is committed to education and holds a Master of Business Administration, Master of Public Administration, and a Doctorate in Public Policy (DPP). Lastly, he is a member of the fire emergency service higher education (FESHE) committee and various other advisory boards and groups that impact the fire service.

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