Firehouse's Mentor Monday: The Importance of Showing your Expectations
Welcome to Firehouse’s new video series, Mentor Monday, with Chief Jacob Johnson. Each Monday, Johnson will talk about mentoring, from the mentor and mentee’s perspectives to help you get the most out of yourself or aid you in growing the mentee’s abilities.
From Pearland, TX, Fire Department's Assistant Chief Jacob Johnson:
"As a firefighter, demonstrating your expectations through actions both on and off the fireground rather than merely discussing them is crucial for success. Firefighting is a profession that relies heavily on teamwork, trust, and aggressive strategy and tactics.
By embodying the standards you wish to see, you set a powerful example for your crew members by showing them the expectations, reinforcing a culture of accountability and required skills on the fireground to equal success. Actions speak louder than words; right?
When others see you consistently meeting or exceeding expectations, it inspires them to do the same, fostering a cohesive and motivated crew that can be trusted on the fireground is what every company officer wants to be known for."
