The Thinking Chief Leadership Course

$249.00

Includes a FREE 30-minute strategy call with Chief Armstrong — a $150 value, at no cost.

Leadership behavior doctrine for fire service officers at every rank

This course translates the proven doctrines of The Thinking Chief Leadership Manual into changed leadership behavior for every rank in the fire service. Through real-world scenarios, self-audits, and case studies, you will develop the judgment, presence, and decision-making behaviors needed to lead teams, shape culture, and earn trust in the moments that matter most. Whether you are a new officer or a seasoned chief, this course will help you close the gap between what you know about leadership and how you actually lead when the pressure is on.

Modules:

01 — Foundations of Fire Service Leadership: The Leader Within

02 — Recognizing and Addressing Leadership Failure Patterns

03 — Decision-Making Under Pressure: Applying the 60-Second Reset

04 — Conducting a Personal Leadership Audit

05 — Mastering Decision Doctrines for Effective Leadership

06 — Integrating Human Impact and Decision Autopsies

07 — Timeliness and Accountability in Leadership Decisions

08 — Applying Leadership Doctrines to Personnel Challenges

09 — Shaping Organizational Culture and Leading Change

10 — Building Command Presence and Managing Reputation

11 — Modeling Accountability: Failure, Recovery, and Legacy

12 — Case Study Analysis and Leadership Script Application

13 — Synthesis and Action Planning: Your 90-Day Leadership Plan

Format: Online, self-paced

Length: 13 modules · 8-12 contact hours

Window: Complete within 90–120 days

Who is this for: Company officers through fire chief

Includes a FREE 30-minute strategy call with Chief Armstrong — a $150 value, at no cost.

Leadership behavior doctrine for fire service officers at every rank

This course translates the proven doctrines of The Thinking Chief Leadership Manual into changed leadership behavior for every rank in the fire service. Through real-world scenarios, self-audits, and case studies, you will develop the judgment, presence, and decision-making behaviors needed to lead teams, shape culture, and earn trust in the moments that matter most. Whether you are a new officer or a seasoned chief, this course will help you close the gap between what you know about leadership and how you actually lead when the pressure is on.

Modules:

01 — Foundations of Fire Service Leadership: The Leader Within

02 — Recognizing and Addressing Leadership Failure Patterns

03 — Decision-Making Under Pressure: Applying the 60-Second Reset

04 — Conducting a Personal Leadership Audit

05 — Mastering Decision Doctrines for Effective Leadership

06 — Integrating Human Impact and Decision Autopsies

07 — Timeliness and Accountability in Leadership Decisions

08 — Applying Leadership Doctrines to Personnel Challenges

09 — Shaping Organizational Culture and Leading Change

10 — Building Command Presence and Managing Reputation

11 — Modeling Accountability: Failure, Recovery, and Legacy

12 — Case Study Analysis and Leadership Script Application

13 — Synthesis and Action Planning: Your 90-Day Leadership Plan

Format: Online, self-paced

Length: 13 modules · 8-12 contact hours

Window: Complete within 90–120 days

Who is this for: Company officers through fire chief