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For more than three decades, the Fitch & Associates team of consultants has provided customized solutions to the complex challenges faced by public safety organizations of all types and sizes. From system design and competitive procurements to technology upgrades and comprehensive consulting services, Fitch & Associates helps communities ensure their emergency services are both effective and sustainable. For ideas to help your agency improve performance in the face of rising costs, call 888-431-2600 or visit www.fitchassoc.com.

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Signs of a toxic leader

Here are indications that you may be working with someone who is toxic to the organization

May 21, 2015 11:25 AM

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How to recognize a toxic EMS leader

There is a difference between a bad leader, and one that is blind to the negative impacts of his or her actions

May 21, 2015 11:24 AM

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Lead by example to create an EMS learning culture

To truly build a culture that values education, the continuous process of learning must be a part of all levels within the organization

April 22, 2015 03:01 PM

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7 tips for handling negative online comments about your EMS agency

Navigate criticism on social media in a way that reflects favorably on your EMS agency

March 16, 2015 08:36 PM

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5 ways to hold a productive EMS meeting

An EMS leader who uses these techniques to ‘flip the meeting’ will have a more engaged and efficient staff and a more agile and effective agency

February 11, 2015 07:19 PM

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Why EMS must praise people, not just teams

Praise often goes to the team as a whole, while individual members that make mistakes are often disciplined in public rather than in private

January 20, 2015 05:17 PM

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2 time management tricks for EMS chiefs

Understanding the 80/20 rule and that multitasking is a myth can lead to better productivity

November 17, 2014 06:55 PM

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Why EMS leaders should embrace healthy conflict

Healthy conflict challenges the status quo, forces teams to consider different points of view, and results in a high-accountability environment

October 15, 2014 05:14 AM

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How powerful EMS leaders can do more by delegating

One of the most debilitating characteristics of an underachieving leader is to be a micro manager; instead hire the right kind of people who can help you lead

September 15, 2014 10:33 AM

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FirstWatch founder honored for leadership mantra: ‘What is the right thing to do’

Todd Stout was surprised with the Pinnacle Leadership Award after his father accepted a Lifetime Achievement Award

August 19, 2014 11:47 AM

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