Leadership Education for Company and Chief Officers

Step into the forefront of fire service leadership with The FLC’s LEAD Series. In 2024, FLC introduced the LEAD Series certificate program incorporating the feedback of current leaders, educators and attendees.

The LEAD (Leadership, Empowerment, Advocacy and Development) Series is dynamic, robust and essential for fire service leaders looking to meet their professional development goals, grow as leaders in their department and serve the evolving needs of their communities.

The Company Officer and Chief Officer tracks have two levels each and one level of each track will be offered annually at FLC. Participants must attend two years of FLC to complete each track. Upon completion of each level attendees will get a certificate, custom challenge coin and pin to reflect their accomplishment.

The LEAD Series Difference

Experience the LEAD Series difference:

  • Year-round engagement through cohort style learning groups to continue learning and networking beyond the conference
  • National leadership presenters and sessions including leadership development with Echelon Front
  • 4 days of leadership education with meals and networking events included each day
  • Certificate of completion for career advancement, plus a custom challenge coin and pin 

Why Attend

  • Experience forward-thinking leadership education designed to level-up leaders at all ranks
  • Expand your expertise and gain valuable new skills
  • Collaborate with like-minded leaders and grow your network of peers
  • Learn leadership strategies to motivate and enhance your team

Who Should Attend

  • The Company Officer track is targeted towards Firefighters and Company Officers
  • The Chief Officer track is designed for all levels of Chief Officer, from Battalion Chief to Fire Chief, and those aspiring to a Chief rank
  • All courses are designed for those who have professional development goals tied to their reviews and promotional opportunities
  • The LEAD Series is for those looking to be inspired and lead at the highest level while motivating others to do the same