Inside First Certificate for Fire Chiefs

Overview

This five month program brings together fire chiefs and officers from across Colorado to delve into leadership from many perspectives. Through guided explorations and dynamic exchange, participants will uncover core values and define purpose; they will learn how to develop trust and create rapport. Broadening leadership perspectives brings a new focus to building a culture that stands tall in the face of any challenge.

“The Inside First approach to leadership has had a remarkable impact on our organization. Uncovering our personal values, strengths, and purpose has enhanced relationships with each other and respect amongst the whole team.”

-Mark Miller, Fire Chief, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority

Taught in small groups of eight people, the program provides a safe environment for honest conversation and personal connection. It will cover the Inside First curriculum in three formats:

• A two-day Personal Discovery Retreat in Eagle County
• Three monthly webinars
• A full-day training (in conjunction with the Annual Fire Chief’s Meeting)

Who Should Register?

This Inside First Certificate has been developed for fire chiefs and officers in Colorado. It is recommended that chiefs participate in the Discovery Retreat prior to their officers.

For the Summer in 2016, we will be offering 2 sessions exclusively for Fire Chiefs. In the Fall, we will be expanding to include additional programs to include Officers.

Outcomes: Character Development

Participants will be able to:

• Implement leadership best practices to build a sustainable fire service culture
• Integrate the program learning throughout their organization
• Build a measurable leadership program for long-term success
• Create leadership performance standards for fire service officers

Tuition and Terms

This 5 month program is $2,750 per person (based on cohorts of eight)
Pricing includes:

• Discovery Retreat meals
• Discovery Retreat lodging in Vail
• Discovery Retreat materials
• Program workbooks
• Facilitation expenses for the Discover Retreat, quarterly webinars and full-day training.

Terms:

• The program fee is due upon enrollment
• CSD Pool Members can submit for up to 50% tuition reimbursement
• Program fees are non-refundable based on last minute headcount changes. In an emergency, the fees may apply to future sessions, but will not be refunded

2016 Schedule

The Fire Service Program consists of a two-day retreat, 3 webinars, and an 8-hour work session that ends with a graduation ceremony.

• Session #1- June 14-15, 2016
• Session #2- July 11-12, 2016

1. Jul. 20th and Jul. 26th
2. Aug. 9th and Aug. 11th
3. Sept. 8th and Sept. 15th

Final Work Session & Graduation (combined groups):

• Monday, Oct. 17th, 2016

For CSD Pool Members:

Scholarships are available to cover up to 50% of the annual tuition for the first 80 chiefs/officers who enroll in the program each year.

Registration

The Vail Centre will organize participants into groups of eight and contact you with more information about your Personal Discovery Retreat kick-off.  To get started, simply follow the steps below:

1. Click the “Sign Up Here” button below
2. Pay the $2,750 fee for the annual program
3. Receive your enrollment confirmation
4. CSD Pool Members can apply for reimbursement by visiting: http://csdpool.com/safetyGrantRequest.php