Inspired

There are moments in life when you feel like you can see the future. People or events conspire to help you envision your own potential and power. I had this very experience last week.

I attended a workshop with some truly amazing women. Chief's and Captains from some of the largest cities in our country. They are successful fire officers who are smart, savvy and on the top of their game.

They provided the women (and a few men) with a workshop to help us prepare for the second part of the Lieutenant's test. They were very, very successful. Not only did they give us practice scenarios both for the teaching and the counseling sections, they also provided us with concrete ideas for handling difficult situations. It made me feel capable and confident. They gave us an assortment of tools for actually doing the job of being a fire officer. They spoke from experience, and from their hearts, about how to manage this job with integrity while being in command.

I came home not only better prepared, but actually excited at the though moving up in the department. I could see the future, and in it I am an officer in this department.