Fall 2026 Online Leadership Development Course for and by Emerging Leaders
October through December, 2026
Leadership Under Fire – Optimizing Human Performance by preparing mission-oriented leaders and organizations to navigate physical, mental, emotional, intellectual, and moral rigors in highly-competitive settings by developing strength of mind, body, character, and critical thought.
The LUF Leadership Development On-Line Course includes 8 modules of dynamic instruction, discussion and collaboration oriented on the challenges and opportunities of being an emerging leader in today's fire service . The course group will meet via a web platform on Tuesday evenings (1930-2130 EST) during the semester.
The sessions will be recorded and all registrants will have access to the sessions.
The course includes seven modules of instruction, discussion, and collaboration designed for leaders of all ranks and experience (inclusive of senior leaders) who are committed to preparing their young firefighters, units, and departments to gain and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly challenging operational environment.
Themes that will be discussed include enhancing tactical and human performance, embracing tradition while challenging the status quo, effectively learning from mistakes, building an actionable leadership and performance file cabinet, developing a leadership and performance philosophy that aligns with unit culture, and more.
Of the many goals of this program, a primary one is to equip and encourage emerging leaders to embrace, create, and recognize opportunities to lead and exercise initiative in a fashion consistent with relative experience and culture.
There is a corresponding reading and listening (podcasts) component. This is utilized in an effort to further explore the topics and provide real world application as well as a deeper dive into some of the topics than the zoom session allows for.
The LUF Advisory Team includes:
■ Jason Brezler, FDNY
■ Jake Dutton, FDNY
■ Michael O'Connell, FDNY
■ Keith Richards, FDNY
■ Sean McCauley, Philadelphia FD
■ Shaun Ferguson, Cherry Hill NJ FD
■ Tori Gingrich, FDNY
■ Daniel Stahl, FDNY
■ Trevor Meador, Frederick County MD FD
■ Josh Krueger, Milwaukee WI FD
■ Tom Miller, FDNY
■ Charles Laudenslager, FDNY
■ Max Devane, FDNY
The course promises to challenge and equip leaders to THINK more critically about mission-oriented leadership and optimal performance in a HUMAN-centric fashion.
Registration is LIMITED to 20 leaders.
The price for the program is $800.
For more information contact:
Jake Dutton, Leadership Development On-Line Course Director, Leadership Under Fire
contact@leadershipunderfire.com • www.leadershipunderfire.com