Step Up and Lead Audio CD – Audiobook, April 4, 2014
Author: Visit ‘s Frank Viscuso Page ID: 1593703457
About the Author
Deputy Chief Frank Viscuso is a 20-year veteran of the fire service and a tour commander in one of the most densely populated counties in the country. He is a certified level 2 NJ fire instructor, public speaker, and a writer of books, screenplays, and articles. His first book, Common Valor, True Stories from New Jersey’s Bravest, was published in 2003. He has since become a regular contributor to Fire Engineering Magazine and FireOpsOnline.com.
Frank is a successful grant writer and was instrumental in helping his department acquire millions of dollars in grant money. He has also developed more than 50 SOPs (GOGs) and has served as his department’s training officer for 10 years.
In 1995, Frank was selected as the Kearny Firefighter of the Year and received the medal of valour for rescuing a man from nearly drowning in the Passaic River. In 2001, he was selected as the Hudson County Italian/American Firefighter of the Year. Frank has received degrees from the University of Charleston, West Virginia and Jersey City State College.
–This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Audio CDPublisher: Fire Engineering Books (April 4, 2014)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 1593703457ISBN-13: 978-1593703455 Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Best Sellers Rank: #593,328 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #261 in Books > Engineering & Transportation > Engineering > Civil & Environmental > Fire science #7384 in Books > Books on CD
If this book in not required reading for your promotional exam, I would skip it. There is nothing unique or exciting about this particular book other than primarily common sense. In my opinion, the author saw an opportunity to write a book and regurgitate information that is already out there. This book does not fill a void specific to the fire service, nor does it adequately connect with the reader and hold your attention.
The writing style is not polished and lacking more detailed examples of leadership traits other than his close personal connections. If your looking for a quality leadership book, try John C. Maxwell’s "21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership"
This book is a must read for all officers and aspiring officers. It’s different since it goes over all the things to make you a great leader. Highly recommended and if you get the chance, go one of Chief Viscuso’s seminars which was excellent.
Chief viscoso did an excellent Job ! , didn’t found such a good source of personal practical tips! , must read books for fire officers and especially the ones how wants to be true leaders and not just firefighters with ranks – and that’s A LOT DIFFRENT!
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