BREWSTER – On Saturday November 16th 110 fire officers, firefighters, and Town officials from around the region attended a leadership training program titled “Step Up and Lead” at the Ocean Edge Resort in Brewster.
The program was presented by Deputy Chief (ret) Frank Viscuso of the Kearny (NJ) Fire Department. It is based on his popular leadership book of the same title.
The 6 hour session included a discussion on exceptional leadership traits such as loyalty, adaptability, determination, enthusiasm, empathy, and honor. Deputy Viscuso also examined the critical leadership skills needed to motivate employees, manage and maintain team discipline, and build successful organizations. Specific topics included mentoring and succession planning, task completion, delegating, managing administrative duties, effective communication, dealing with subordinates, and how to build trust and morale.
Media release and photo furnished by Barnstable County Fire Chief Association
