Publication: Leading Through the Fire and Beyond: A Competency Model for Platoon Leaders in Fire Services
Platoon leaders in the fire service face a double challenge as managers: They are responsible for both high-stress operations and various internal management tasks. Current competency models often overlook this dual role.
In order to take this into account, a comprehensive competency model for platoon leaders in the fire service has been developed in a new publication with the participation of Prof. Thielsch. Based on interviews with fire service leaders, key competences were identified that are essential for success. It was also analysed how leadership requirements could develop in the coming years.
The full publication is available here: https: //doi.org/10.1007/s13753-025-00680-z
