Taking the lead
Hertfordshire CFO RoyWilsher explains his ideas regarding leadership, touching on several experiences that informed his philosophy, including Buncefield
Into the fire: resilience in the face of trauma
Researchers from the University of Birmingham report on their visit to Gloucestershire FRS and the findings regarding Post-Traumatic Growth. Radha Bisnauth reports
Positive impact
The FBU’s black and ethnic minority members National Secretary Samantha Samuels offers some reflections on ‘positive action’
Focus on Cheshire
A special report on Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service, featuring the service’s many innovative community safety initiatives and its improving performance in diversity and equality
Interview with CFO Steve McGuirk
‘Performing strongly’ CPA Assessment
Community engagement
Level 3 of Equality Standard
Investment programme In This Section:“I describe my ‘style’ as adaptive. I find that different situations call for different leadership styles and the skill is to use the most appropriate style at the right time. Dynamic, autocratic, democratic, expert, the leader as a follower; they all have their place”
CFO RoyWilsher on his approach to leadership
“Positive effects of exposure to trauma include reports of personal growth and other positive life changes, and these are called Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG). PTG is a process of developing coping strategies and resources after threatening or traumatic situations, so one can face and cope more effectively with future trauma”Birmingham University’s Radha Bisnauth reports on ground-breaking research
“We are in the shadow of the armed forces and the police, who have seen the light when it comes to positive action and have consequently seen their recruitment levels in diverse communities improve considerably in recent times”
The FBU’s Samantha Samuels on the benefits of positive action
“We must continue to respond to our changing environment and communities with their changing expectations. So the real challenge is thinking about the future and what needs to change while having the energy to continue to drive change today”
CFO Steve McGuirk on the challenges he faces as a fire service leader
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