Week 1: Assignment
🚑 Leadership Introduction Assignment – Chapter 1: Dynamics of EMS Leadership
Minimum Length: 500 words
Based on: Chapter 1 – EMS Supervisor: Principles and Practice by Orlando J. Dominguez, Jr., RPM, MBA
Assignment Prompt:
Chapter 1 introduces the core principles and responsibilities of EMS leadership. One important idea emphasized in the chapter is that leadership doesn’t begin the day you’re promoted—it starts long before, through your attitude, work ethic, and actions.
For this assignment, imagine that you’ve been a dedicated member of your EMS agency for several years and have just been promoted to a supervisory or leadership role. Now, you’re about to meet with your team—your new subordinates—for the first time in this new capacity.
Your task is to write the actual introductory speech or message you would deliver to your crew. This is not a general description of what you might say or do; instead, write the message as if you’re saying it directly to your team.
Your message should:
- Set a tone of mutual respect and professionalism
- Establish your leadership style and expectations
- Promote a culture of learning, support, and accountability
- Emphasize teamwork, open communication, and shared goals
- Reflect confidence, humility, and a commitment to service
This document should foster a positive and inclusive environment and reinforce your vision for effective leadership and collaboration within the team.
📌 Submission Guidelines:
- Minimum of 500 words
- Written in first-person, addressed to your team
- Professional tone appropriate for a leadership introduction
- No outside research is required, but feel free to reference key points from Chapter 1 as they apply to your leadership approach
- Submit as a Word or PDF document