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With thanks to the CAFC Leadership Development Committee, it is our pleasure to open registration for level I (there are III) of the rapid response program in leadership development pilot, focussing on “Lead Self”.

Who can Register?

The program is free of charge to all members in good standing of the CAFC due to concerns about class size in the initial offering.

You can register, complete the pre-test here. Registration closes January 24, 2025. 

Overview

The intended audience is (a) current leaders who may not have had the opportunity for formal training or who want a refresher and (b) aspiring leaders.

The program is generously funded by Motorola Solutions Foundation and is a direct response to the Census 2022 findings that departments were deferring leadership development training due to budget pressures. 

Tremendous thank you to the committee who has shepherded this curriculum, many of them have also agreed to serve as course instructors. We hope that this is a useful return on your investment in the CAFC.

Message from the Co-Chairs:

Program Format

For this program, each session will again include didactic and interactive discussions, presenter slides or fact sheet, and a confirmation of learning assessment. Individuals who take all workshops and pass the confirmation of learning for each section (repeatable until a minimum 70% is achieved) can receive a certificate of completion.

Each session will also have a brief "ask me anything" session whereby instructors experienced in this area can provide their opinions and suggestions. The sessions will be in English only, however, the written materials will be translated, and simultaneous translation will be available during the sessions.

The first level of the program will take place every three weeks between the months of January and June of 2025 (see dates and times below).

Session Information,

Session 1: Welcome & Introduction, and Leadership Styles (adapting, trauma informed, self-awareness)

Date & Time: January 29, 2025, 2-3h30 pm ET

Instructor: Chief Greg Jones and Chief Paul Boissonneault, Co-Chairs of the Leadership Development Committee, and Chief Michael Boyle, Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department

Session 2: Character based Leadership (integrity, character)

Date & Time: February 20, 2025, 2-3h30 pm ET

Instructors: Dr. Mary Crossan, Ivey School of Business, Western Ontario

Session 3: Meaning of the Uniform (core values)

Date & Time: March 12, 2025, 2-3h30 pm ET

Instructor: Assistant Deputy Minister/Managing Director, Joe Zatylny, Government of Alberta

Session 4: Emotional Intelligence (emotions, attitudes, stress recognition, dark personalities)

Date & Time: April 3, 2025, 12-1h30 pm ET

Instructor: Dave Brand, Aprx Approach Professional Coaching

Session 5: Mental health (resilience, psychological safety, stress management)

Date & Time: May 2, 2024, 12-1h30 pm ET

Instructor: Dr. Larry Iverson

Session 6: Attribution Theory and Bias (personality, bias-awareness)

Date & Time: May 15, 2025, 2-3h30 pm ET

Instructor: Deputy Chief Steve Debienne, High River Protective Services

Session 7: Data and Information (research and interpretation)

Date & Time: June 5, 2025, 12-1h30 pm ET

Instructor: Dr Jim Petrik, Fire Chief Guelph Eramosa Fire Department & Dr. Tina Saryeddine, CAFC Executive Director

Session 8: Decision Making and Ethics

Date & Time: June 25, 2025, 2-3h30 pm ET

Instructor: Dr Jim Petrik, Fire Chief Guelph Eramosa Fire Department & Dr. Tina Saryeddine, CAFC Executive Director