Date
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Time
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Track
Keynote Session
Name
Opening Welcome & Keynote: Bravery, Courage, and Heart: Leadership Lessons from the Yellow Brick Road
Description
Chief Blume invites fire service leaders on a transformative journey inspired by the timeless story of The Wizard of Oz. Through the lens of the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tin Man, this keynote uncovers essential leadership traits—for front-line company officers to the fire chiefs office. With historical reflections, fireground wisdom, and a call to lead with integrity and empathy, this presentation challenges today’s leaders to embrace vulnerability, confront hard truths, and build cultures rooted in trust. The road may be uncertain—but with heart, courage, and conviction, the fire service can find its way home.
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