Fire Engineering Books: D.C. Fire

Chief Dennis Rubin, a 40-year veteran of the fire service offers his newest leadership text based on his time as chief of Washington, D.C. Fire & EMS. This collection of behind-the-scenes stories and case studies provides the reader with insight on how leadership techniques can be applied——for better or worse——in a real-world setting where a new chief has to hit the ground running. Case studies also include discussion questions to stimulate additional perspectives on effective leadership methods and the pitfalls that can occur for those who hold the greatest responsibility. Whether you belong to a major metropolitan department or a smaller volunteer organization, Rubin's stories will provide a fascinating look at the dilemmas of fire service leadership today. Contents: Introduction The odyssey begins: My selection process First day at the grim What’s the address? It’s not your father’s fire department Sex in the city Big fires Big water The whistle blowers club The twisted deposi