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Northern Virginia Fire Rescue Leadership Development Institute "NVFR LDI"

Northern Virginia Fire Rescue Leadership Development Institute "NVFR LDI" Northern Virginia Fire & Rescue Leadership Development Institute (NVFR LDI) Offers Premier Learning Targeted at Advancing the Region's Elite Officers.

The Northern Virginia Fire and Rescue Leadership Development Institute (NVFR LDI) is an innovative residency-based curriculum that has been developed to address the particular leadership and management needs of the fire service. The institute is held annually in or around the Northern Virginia Region. This year The NVFR LDI will be hosting two distinctly separate programs geared towards targeting the leadership and management functions required for officers of the fire service. During the week the students will live on-campus, beginning the day early with physical training, attending lectures throughout the day, and working until late into the evening, completing assignments and conducting practical exercises to culminate their learning. These programs have been developed to empower fire officers with skills and abilities to enhance the leadership and management characteristics which they have already demonstrated in their own organizations. The programs are not intended to address remedial skill training; but rather to take emerging leaders to a new level of performance. The NVFR LDI contracts the highest quality nationally recognized leadership experts to deliver cutting edge leadership concepts. This program creates an environment that simulates the pressures and stresses that officers will encounter as they supervise personnel through high quality role-playing exercises that will give them the opportunity to put into practice the new skills that are presented. The NVFR LDI experience demands a candidate that has demonstrated a desire to improve their own performance as a strong leader. They are individuals that their department believes will become the future leaders of the organization. They are individuals that will embrace the opportunity to improve their leadership skills for the good of the organization. Candidates need to have a well-rounded and diverse background that can contribute to the classroom experience and ultimately will be a benefit to their department after graduation.

Mission: Leadership through Empowerment, Encouragement, and Excellence.

01/02/2020

7 truths about fire service retirement

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12/29/2019

Volunteers

Capt. Gus Leite (left) and Capt. Allen Heaser conduct training with volunteers at Stafford Volunteer Fire Department station 2 in Stafford, Virginia on Dec. 6, 2019.

12/24/2019

What a Backdraft Looks Like in 4K Slow Motion

It’s one of the most dangerous occurrences in a firefighter’s occupation

12/16/2019

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12/08/2019

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Modified electric toothbrush... that noise from the other room you hear is a lock pick 🤷‍♂️🤣

11/29/2019

Fire Department Chronicles

Gooooddddd morning!!!!

11/25/2019

How to put out a kitchen fire

11/20/2019

Discussions are Always Better than Arguments

"Discussions are always better than arguments, because an argument is to find out who is right, and a discussion is to find what is right."

11/17/2019

Fire Department Coffee: Strong enough for first responders, brewed for all of us

Firefighter Luke Schneider launched Fire Department Coffee (FDC) in July of 2016 at an 800-square-foot facility at a strip mall. Now, his business has expanded into a 3,200 square foot roasting facility in Rockford, Illinois that can output 4 million pounds of coffee a year. Learn how he's brewing t...

11/14/2019

Fire Department Chronicles

Does Narcan work on beer?

11/14/2019

Fire Department Chronicles

We all know how this would really end....

Who would you want to be on shift with if this rule dropped?

11/04/2019

Fire Department Chronicles

All cops want to be firefighters 😉

11/03/2019

Drawn By Fire - Paul Combs

Vestifaction.

11/01/2019

Fire Department Chronicles

Snoring or chewing with your mouth open will get your slapped in my station. Do you know anyone who fits one of these...??

11/01/2019

Officer Smith

I gotta admit this is a pretty great remix 😂 well played Firefighter Fenton

10/31/2019

Hominy Fire & Rescue

Another awesome night of training on the Nance drill, which simulates an unconscious firefighter that has fallen through from an upper level to a lower level, and how to get them back to safety.

10/28/2019

Raw Individual Certificate Presentation

10/27/2019

On behalf of all of the NVFRLDI staff and The National Conference Center Congratulations to the Class of #NVFRLDI2019!!!

10/27/2019

Raw Group Photos
2019 Class

10/27/2019

NVFRLDI2019

10/26/2019

Thank you to all of the Staff, Role Players, Chief Officers and fire department representatives who helped make the #NVFRLDI2019 class possible. Thank you!

10/26/2019

The #NVFRLDI would not be possible without the continued support of the staff. Thank you to all of the current and past staff members!

10/26/2019

Graduation Day is here for the #NVFRLDI2019 Class.

Today the class will reflect on the speakers that shared their experiences and knowledge and on the immersive role playing exercises that challenged their interpersonal skills.

10/26/2019

We like to take this time to thank our sponsor Compass Royce Shields for 2019 LDI. #NVFRLDI2019 @nvfrldi

10/26/2019

Safety & Leadership by Chief Dan Shaw #nvfrldi2019 @nvfrldi

10/25/2019

Special thank you to Gettysburg Fire for hosting a visit to their station during the #NVFRLDI2019 Command Officer Staff Ride.

10/25/2019

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Fire Chief Butler shared his personal story concerning PTSD and mental health with the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers class.

Front-line officers asked the Chief during their round table discussion how they can help team members facing mental health issues. Suicide is a real concern that public servants are facing daily. Part of the classes assignments are to research Line of Duty Deaths and trends affecting the fire service. Suicide rates among public servants has been on a steady increase over the past several years. It is something the company officers have all had to face even in their young careers.

10/25/2019

#NVFRLDI2019 Command Officers take a quick stop on top of Little Roundtop at the Gettysburg National Military Park for group photo.

The staff ride led by Chuck Burkell is truly a life changing experience for many of the students.

10/25/2019

Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services Fire Chief Crutcher shared a powerful message concerning cancer in the fire service. As a cancer survivor himself, Chief Crutcher challenged the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers class to learn about their individual crews and provide a supportive team, remain vulnerable enough that crew members can feel comfortable talking about individual challenges they may be facing.

10/25/2019

Chief Officer's from 6 of the 16 departments represented in this year's NVFRLDI provided a unique opportunity for the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officer Class. The six Chief's took part in a round table discussion covering tough topics such as Mental Health in the fire service, cancer, morale and training. The Chief's shared personal stories in how they rose to the position of Fire Chief and the difficulties that can come from the job.

We would like to thank the Chief's from Arlington County Fire Department, City of Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and Stafford County Fire and Rescue for their participation in this years round table session.

10/25/2019

The #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers class presents core values to their fellow students.

10/25/2019

We like to take this time to thank our sponsor Columbia Southern for 2019 LDI. #NVFRLDI2019 @nvfrldi

10/25/2019

YOU! can make a difference.
YOU! can make the tough call.
YOU! can be the leader that your team/department needs.

Need help learning how? Reach out to any #NVFRLDI Staff or Alumni and plan to attend the 2020 NVFRLDI!

10/25/2019

Command Officers up early and are learning about what happened 156 years ago in Gettysburg.

Command Officers are taken on a "Staff Ride" on and around the Battlefields of Gettysburg. The ride is facilitated by Chuck Burkell who presents "Leaders Intent". The ride is designed to discuss, critique, and apply demonstrated management and leadership skills. Using real history provides a palpable connection to today's leadership challenges.

10/25/2019

Day 5!

The sign says it all. No parking or standing, Fire lane.
Leaders must continue to move and grow.

10/24/2019

Last, but not least...Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting #NVFRLDI2019 Engine Company 8!

10/24/2019

Evolution You-Fire Service Leadership by Doug Mitchell #nvfrldi2019 @nvfrldi @ The National Conference Center

10/24/2019

Captain Doug Mitchell presents "Evolution You, Fire Service Leadership" to the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers.

10/24/2019

Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting #NVFRLDI2019 Engine Company 7!

10/24/2019

Chief Officer's from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue, City of Fairfax Fire Department, Fort Myer IAFF Local F-253, Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services, Arlington County Fire Department, Fire Department, City of Alexandria, VA, Stafford County Fire and Rescue participate in a "Change Order" proposal session.

During this session, students propose a change in policy or program for their specific organization. Chief Officer's provide feedback on possible obstacles they may have to overcome and if/how this program may, or may not move forward due to these obstacles.

10/24/2019

Thank you Harrisonburg Fire Department, Anne Arundel County Fire Department, Charlottesville Fire Department, and Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Chief Officers for participating in the #NVFRLDI Command Officers program.

Sharing your experiences is an immeasurable help for the current and future leaders. As the Chief's mentioned during the presentation, it is our responsibility to build on the groundwork that has been laid before us. With your support today, you have helped lay a solidi foundation for your future Chief's.

10/24/2019

Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting #NVFRLDI2019 Engine Company 6!

10/24/2019

Great leaders use past experiences, values, success, failures and training as building blocks to help those they serve.
These building blocks can bridge gaps and extend their reach.

10/24/2019

Harrisonburg Fire Department, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, Charlottesville Fire Department and Montgomery County (MD) Fire & Rescue Chief officers participate in the #NVFRLDI2019 Roundtable exercise with the Command Officers class.

During this portion of the program students learn about the challenges Fire Chief's faced leading up to becoming a Fire Chief and their current challenges.

10/24/2019

We would like to take this time to thank our sponsor Firefighter Getaway for 2019 LDI. #NVFRLDI2019 @NVFRLDI

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Thank you to all of the Staff, Role Players, Chief Officers and fire department representatives who helped make the #NVFRLDI2019 class possible. Thank you!

The #NVFRLDI would not be possible without the continued support of the staff. Thank you to all of the current and past staff members!

Special thank you to Gettysburg Fire for hosting a visit to their station during the #NVFRLDI2019 Command Officer Staff Ride.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Fire Chief Butler shared his personal story concerning PTSD and mental health with the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers class. Front-line officers asked the Chief during their round table discussion how they can help team members facing mental health issues. Suicide is a real concern that public servants are facing daily. Part of the classes assignments are to research Line of Duty Deaths and trends affecting the fire service. Suicide rates among public servants has been on a steady increase over the past several years. It is something the company officers have all had to face even in their young careers.

Chief Officer's from 6 of the 16 departments represented in this year's NVFRLDI provided a unique opportunity for the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officer Class. The six Chief's took part in a round table discussion covering tough topics such as Mental Health in the fire service, cancer, morale and training. The Chief's shared personal stories in how they rose to the position of Fire Chief and the difficulties that can come from the job. We would like to thank the Chief's from Arlington County Fire Department, City of Fairfax Fire Department, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Services, Loudoun County Fire and Rescue and Stafford County Fire and Rescue for their participation in this years round table session.

The #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers class presents core values to their fellow students.

Captain Doug Mitchell presents "Evolution You, Fire Service Leadership" to the #NVFRLDI2019 Company Officers.

Great leaders use past experiences, values, success, failures and training as building blocks to help those they serve. These building blocks can bridge gaps and extend their reach.

How do you support your teammates? Your crew? Your subordinates? Your boss? Do you let them fail? Do you keep them standing or do you lift them up? Leaders can raise everyone around them up. Motivate your team to be better than even they thought possible.

Chief Bobby Halton headlining the #NVFRLDI2019 open session.

Role players provide realistic scenarios that like "Law and Order" are straight from the headlines. The scenarios are designed to take the students out of their comfort zones and place them in realistic settings that they may have to face.

Chief Tim McKay presents "Tough Talking : The Art of the Difficult Conversation" to the #NVFRLDI2019 Command officers class.

Deputy Chief (Ret) Michael Allora, presents "Mental Health for Command Officers" to the #NVFRLDI2019 class.

Day 3 of #NVFRLDI2019 started with a much needed stretch. Students were introduced to the many amazing benefits of Yoga. Maintaining a fit and flexible core reduces injuries and allows our firefighters to perform at their peak level every day.

Impossible! That word should be a call to arms to leaders. There are so many examples of the "impossible" becoming not only possible but the norm. Landing on the moon, horse-less wagons (cars) or sending instant messages across the globe. Can you have 8 or so people all stand on a one foot square? Sure thing!

Firefighters have to routinely follow orders in complete darkness. Command officers can also feel blind working outside the structure. Getting everyone on the fire ground to move forward to accomplish the task at hand is a work of art and teamwork. The exercise shown helps mirror this type of teamwork. Those wearing blindfolds can talk but not see. Those who can see cannot talk. The goal for all is still the same. Move forward together. Easier said than done. Is your team moving forward as a unit?

Day 2 of #NVFRLDI2019 starts before the sun is up. Students prepare for a Bill Murry (yes that is his real name) workout.

Lack of clear Communication is noted on every Line of duty death and injury report. As this video shows, communication does not need to be loud or even verbal to be successful. Here students are tasked with moving a "bomb" (tennis ball) from one small post to another. One small catch, you can only hold onto a string attached to a ring to do it. Oh, and you cannot talk once you start. Is your team strong enough to operate in complete silence? Do they know your goal and how you plan to get there?

When fire service leaders encounter obstacles it is their job to develop quick and smart solutions. Today one obstacle the students faced was how to get your company through the spiders web. Like the old game of operation, don't touch the sides.

Somethings look easy on paper. The "Chief" says all we have to do is set this hullahoop on the ground. How hard can that be????

Have you ever had one of those days when the emails never stop? Sometimes it helps to slow down and ask for help juggling the days workload. #Teamwork

Teamwork is a cornerstone of Leadership. What can be accomplished with #Teamwork? Anything!

The calm before the storm. Student's anxiously await the start of their immersive week of leadership training. For the majority of the students this weeks training will be like nothing they have experienced before.

As dawn breaks on a beautiful fall day the class of 2019 #NVFRLDI students arrive. #Neverstoplearning

Engine Companies 1-6 and Command Officers class of 2018.

The Command Class continues their Staff Ride in Gettysburg. The lessons learned are moving for all.

Command Officers learn about the Gettysburg Battle and the various forms of leadership shown over the course of the conflict. The Virginia Memorial is one of the many stops of their staff ride.

Who says PT can't be fun. The company officers practice "direct" conflict resolution with a friendly game of dodgeball.

Command Officers present Change Proposals to Fire Chief’s from @Arlington County Fire Department, Alexandria Fire Department, Ft Belvoir Fire Department, Official Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Page, Harrisonburg Fire Department.

City of Fairfax Fire Department Assistant Chief Andrew Vita presents “Supervisory Tips and Techniques for the Company Officer”.

The climb to become a great leader starts with the first step. Take each one as serious as the next. When you get to the top of your current rank/level, take a moment to enjoy the view…..then turn and take the next step. RB #neverstoplearning

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Lieutenant Marc Davidson presented “Marine, Airborne, Ranger, Firefighter: The Case for Effective Small Unit Leadership in the Fire Service” to the company officers.

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department Captain Buck Best and Belle Best presented “Firefighter Mental Health Awareness”. The class rated it Four Paws!

Role player, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue department Captain Doug Washington quote of the day "you can put that in a box, slap a label on it and ship it in a smiley face Amazon box". Command officers put in the hot seat facing real life scenarios. #notaneasyday

A fantastic Open Session Tuesday night with Chief Frank Viscuso presenting “Step Up and Lead” Thank you Frank Viscuso and all the attendees.

Leaders can sometimes feel like they are being pulled in multiple directions at one time. Great leaders can accept the challenge and use that to promote teamwork. It can also help with cleaning under the furniture. #teamwork