Some of those leaders were very remarkable in their leadership, gaining the respect of all under them. I also observed leaders that had horrendous leadership styles. These leaders had the respect of those under them; however it was only due to the rank they held. Deciding I never wanted to be the type of leader where the comments were made like; “I respect the rank not the person”. Learning from my previous observations as I made it to an officer’s rank, I set in my mind that I was going to be a Servant Leader and put the needs of my personnel at a high level. Understanding that as a captain and a battalion chief my primary goal was to lead my personnel with passion and respect. However as an officer you have the need to wear many different styles of leadership hats. I would place my hat on situational leadership. Knowing that in the fire service situational leadership style best fits the ever evolving atmosphere we work in. I have gained the respect of many of the subordinates that have worked under my leadership and those whom have not worked directly under
Some of those leaders were very remarkable in their leadership, gaining the respect of all under them. I also observed leaders that had horrendous leadership styles. These leaders had the respect of those under them; however it was only due to the rank they held. Deciding I never wanted to be the type of leader where the comments were made like; “I respect the rank not the person”. Learning from my previous observations as I made it to an officer’s rank, I set in my mind that I was going to be a Servant Leader and put the needs of my personnel at a high level. Understanding that as a captain and a battalion chief my primary goal was to lead my personnel with passion and respect. However as an officer you have the need to wear many different styles of leadership hats. I would place my hat on situational leadership. Knowing that in the fire service situational leadership style best fits the ever evolving atmosphere we work in. I have gained the respect of many of the subordinates that have worked under my leadership and those whom have not worked directly under