ELECTED OFFICIALS ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS. Chief James M. Grady III, CFOD, MPA Frankfort Fire Protection District

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1 ELECTED OFFICIALS ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS Chief James M. Grady III, CFOD, MPA Frankfort Fire Protection District

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6 ELECTED OFFICIALS ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS Chief James M. Grady III, CFOD, MPA Frankfort Fire Protection District

7 Your Host: J. Dan Eggleston County of Albemarle (VA) Fire Rescue Chief EFO/CFO/CMO VCOS Board Member - International Director

8 GET INVOLVED! Learn more about your IAFC!

9 Presenter: James M. Grady III Frankfort (IL) Fire Protection District Chief, CFO, MPA

10 ELECTED OFFICIALS ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS Chief James M. Grady III, CFOD, MPA Frankfort Fire Protection District

11 Roles & Responsibilities: Elected Officials

12 Roles & Responsibilities: Elected Officials Determine organization mission and purpose Ensure effective organizational planning Determine (and monitor) programs and services Select the Fire Chief Provide adequate resources to accomplish our mission

13 Elected Officials Defined Mayors Councilpersons Alderman Trustees Commissioners Senators State & County Representatives

14 Elected Officials Trust, Honesty, Real Life Expectations Understanding of the Job Assignments/ Responsibilities Willingness to Expand Horizons Willingness to Support the Chief

15 Elected Officials & The Membership The Membership Understands Elected Officials Functions Respect for Each Others Level Not involved in day to day activities w/ general membership Don t go behind Chief s Back

16 Fire Chief & The Membership Progressive Training Active in Local/County/State Associations Setting the Pace Able to Talk with Employees Serve as Court of Appeals

17 Roles & Responsibilities: Fire Chief Never forget where you came from!!! I have no ambition in this world but one, and that is to be a firefighter The position may, in the eyes of some, appear to be a lowly one; but we who know the work which the firefighter has to do believe that his is a noble calling Chief Edward F. Croker FDNY circa 1910

18 Roles & Responsibilities: Fire Chief Manage resources effectively (fiscal responsibility) Administer personnel and business policies Implement operational policies Enhance the organizations public image

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20 A public official should know what the public thinks about their department Does the Community know you? Don t wait until you are in the papers or on the internet PR Programs Full understanding of today's FS w/o losing site of yesterdays department builders

21 Much like building a good sandwich Building Relationships Built one layer at a time Without a good foundation (bun) it can become weak and fall apart

22 Board Sets Policy Fire Chief Implements Policy = What we are going to do Why we are going to do it Implementation = Who is going to do it When is it going to be done How are we going to do it

23 Why Relationships Deteriorate (Them vs Us) Lack of shared purpose, policy, vision Failure to support each other Loss of confidence Failure to understand roles Poor listening skills

24 Practice good organizational C.P.R Communications Processes Relationships

25 Where Have We Been? Volunteer Community Support and Commitment of Time, Energy, and Funds Your commitment time, talents, energy

26 Where are We Going? POC, Contract, Career, Combination Continued Regulations and Stranglers More People More legalities, rules Generation X

27 How Are We Going to Get Involvement Training at ALL Levels Education for all! Always professional There?

28 Remember the 5 P s Conclusion Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance

29 Remember the 3 C s Conclusion Citizens Commitment Communicate

30 Balance secret to success Remember your priorities: Family Faith Department Empower others to be your departments agent: MENTORING!

31 Questions??? Thank you for this opportunity Talk to your neighbors, continue to learn Share your knowledge & experiences God Bless, stay safe Duty, Pride Tradition Chief Jim Grady III

32 Upcoming Events

33 Upcoming Events Meet Your Candidates for IAFC 2nd Vice President April 2 at 2pm ET Federal Legislative Update April 17 at 11am ET Fire Marshal 101 with Chief Michael O Brian April 24 at 7pm ET