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We sit down with Captain Jared Vermeulen of Boca Raton Fire Rescue to unpack critical components of effective leadership and management within the fire service. Captain Vermeulen shares insights from his book, The Modern Fire Officer, offering a roadmap for cultivating a thriving, supportive environment for both fire officers and their teams.
Join us for an enlightening conversation that provides practical, actionable insights for fire officers striving to lead with integrity, support their teams, and excel in their roles.
In this timely episode, we sit down with Captain Jared Vermeulen of Boca Raton Fire Rescue to unpack the critical components of effective leadership and management within the fire service. Captain Vermeulen shares insights from his book, The Modern Fire Officer, offering a roadmap for cultivating a thriving, supportive environment for both fire officers and their teams.
By viewing his crew as an extended family and himself as a guiding parent, Jared adopts a unique approach to leadership that emphasizes empathy, accountability, and open communication. Furthermore, we explore the crucial link between customer service and mental health in the fire service. Captain Vermeulen discusses the vital role officers play in safeguarding the mental well-being of their teams. Finally, we address the generational divide within fire departments and the power of mentorship as a bridging tool. Join us for an enlightening conversation that provides practical, actionable insights for fire officers striving to lead with integrity, support their teams, and excel in their roles.
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Fire Captain | Author | Speaker
Jared was hired with the City of Boca Raton as a firefighter in 2007. He now holds multiple state certifications in technical rescue and hazardous materials mitigation, serves as the peer support coordinator, and has been serving as a fire officer for over 10 years. Jared has the privilege and challenge of raising two kids with the help of his wife of over 16 years.
