Company Officer
Running head: How becoming a Company Officer has changed me
How becoming a Company Officer has changed me and traits that make me a good fire officer
Captain John Elder
Fire and Emergency Services
Abstract
This is probably the hardest transition you will ever make in the fire service. Without many good traits it will be even more difficult. You will go from being one of the guys to being their boss, and having to coach, discipline, train them. Everyone under you will look at you differently, you must always have your guard up and prepare, prepare, prepare. I will list the many traits that help me to be successful as a company officer, and how they will help you be successful as well. This transition is one of the scariest things you will ever do. Being one of the buddies to being the boss and expecting to have all the answers is not easy. Hopefully learning these traits and living them will help this transition a little easier.
How becoming a Company Officer has changed me and traits that make me a good fire officer A company Officer is one of the most rewarding positions you can hold in the fire service. If you can possess good traits and a positive attitude you will be an outstanding officer. You must have a good relationship with your crew and your supervisors. We will discuss in this paper the many traits I have that make me a good fire officer.
The position of Company Officer is one of the most influential and important positions in the fire service. The Company Officer is the one member that the public sees when they call 911. He or she needs to be aware that they are always in the public eye. In this position you are always representing the fire department, you community, your chief; and you will serve as a conduit between administration and personnel.
Personality traits are very important for this position. As we go along I will discuss the many traits that I possess that make me a great Company Officer.
How becoming a Company Officer has changed me and traits that make me a good fire officer
Captain John Elder
Fire and Emergency Services
Abstract
This is probably the hardest transition you will ever make in the fire service. Without many good traits it will be even more difficult. You will go from being one of the guys to being their boss, and having to coach, discipline, train them. Everyone under you will look at you differently, you must always have your guard up and prepare, prepare, prepare. I will list the many traits that help me to be successful as a company officer, and how they will help you be successful as well. This transition is one of the scariest things you will ever do. Being one of the buddies to being the boss and expecting to have all the answers is not easy. Hopefully learning these traits and living them will help this transition a little easier.
How becoming a Company Officer has changed me and traits that make me a good fire officer A company Officer is one of the most rewarding positions you can hold in the fire service. If you can possess good traits and a positive attitude you will be an outstanding officer. You must have a good relationship with your crew and your supervisors. We will discuss in this paper the many traits I have that make me a good fire officer.
The position of Company Officer is one of the most influential and important positions in the fire service. The Company Officer is the one member that the public sees when they call 911. He or she needs to be aware that they are always in the public eye. In this position you are always representing the fire department, you community, your chief; and you will serve as a conduit between administration and personnel.
Personality traits are very important for this position. As we go along I will discuss the many traits that I possess that make me a great Company Officer.
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