Five-Bugle Leadership: Building Leaders While Solving Today’s Challenges

This engaging program brings together both new and seasoned fire chiefs for a candid discussion on the dual responsibilities of today’s fire service leaders: preparing the next generation of chiefs while addressing the immediate challenges facing career and combination departments.

Participants will explore critical issues such as staffing and retention, labor relations, funding constraints, firefighter health and wellness, and the expanding demands of all-hazards response. At the same time, the program emphasizes the importance of mentoring, succession planning, and cultivating strong leaders who can carry the fire service forward.

Designed as a fast-paced, interactive training, this session blends real-world strategies with shared experiences from the corner office to the fireground. Attendees will walk away with practical tools to strengthen their organizations today while building the leaders of tomorrow. Pre-con fee is $35 to participate. 

Moderated by Chief Tim Sendelbach