The Intentional Firefighter Leadership Symposium

NOVEMBER 6-9, 2023

Firefighter Event Center
12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, CO 80212

F.I.R.E. is excited to present The Intentional Firefighter Leadership Symposium. The four day symposium will have five dynamic speakers and proven leaders in the fire service.

  • Frank Viscuso – Deputy Chief (retired), Jersey City New Jersey
    • Author of Step up and Lead, Step up your Teamwork, Common Valor, and Flash Point: Ignite your team and forge a winning culture
  • Joshua Chase – Lieutenant, Norfolk Fire Rescue
    • Author of the Jumpseat Leadership series of books
  • Dick Lyles, Ph.D.
    • Author Achieve Leadership Genius
  • Dave Hageman, Ph.D. – Captain, Denver Fire Department
  • Tom Martinez – Lieutenant, Denver Fire Department

The Intentional Firefighter Leadership Symposium will focus on four elements of leadership that apply to all levels and ranks.

  • Self Leadership
    • Professionalism
    • A D.I.S.C evaluation for all participants that will identify personality traits and improve interpersonal interactions.
  • One on One Leadership
    • Informal leadership through coaching and mentoring.
  • Small Unit Leadership
    • Developing leadership that enhances your team at a company level.
  • Organizational Leadership
    • Implementing organizational change and leadership