Perspectives on Leadership: Leadership, Grit, and the Fire Service Future with Chief Kris Blume In this episode of Perspectives on Leadership, host Steve Shaw sits down with Kris Blume, Chief of Meridian (ID) Fire Department, and author of Carry the Fire. They explore the challenges and opportunities within today’s fire service—from cultivating grit and determination to building mission-driven, values-based cultures. Blume shares his career journey, the vital difference between command presence and command resonance, and how Socratic questioning can transform fire service education. The discussion explores emerging trends like the increasing role of data, technology, and mental health support. Both leaders reflect on the deep meaning behind “serving the work” and the bittersweet reality of careers shaped by camaraderie and sacrifice. For anyone invested in fire service leadership or culture development, this conversation offers practical guidance and a hopeful vision for the future.
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