Florida Fire Marshals and Inspectors Association Presents:
Leading Through the Fire: Building an Effective Team- 4 hrs.
Instructor: Dr. Kyle Bradshaw
Transform your leadership role with this case study; aimed to deeply explore team dynamics to enhance overall team performance within an organization. It involved analyzing data from over 180 teams, revealing that team success relies more on group dynamics and interactions than on individual talents. The study highlighted "psychological safety" as pivotal, where team members feel secure to share ideas
without fear of criticism. Psychological safety emerged as the most critical factor for team success, transforming how organizations approach collaboration.
Psychological safety serves as the cornerstone supporting effective teamwork, alongside pillars like dependability, structure, clarity, meaning, and impact. Dependability fosters trust, while clear roles and expectations provide structure. The sense of purpose motivates team members, and understanding individual contributions reinforces their value.
These pillars form the foundation for highly effective teams, creating an inclusive and efficient work environment. When applied, they promote innovation, job satisfaction, and organizational success. Psychological safety is particularly crucial, enabling all team members to collaborate effectively and contribute their best.
The class has been approved for four (4) hours of CEUs for Fire Code Administrator, Fire Instructor, Fire Investigator and Fire Safety Inspector I&II.
Instructors:
Dr. Kyle Bradshaw
Dr. Bradshaw specializes in behavioral science grounded in academic qualitative studies.
Dr. Bradshaw’s experience includes Executive Management as Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief – Chief of Staff, Arson Investigations Commander, and Internal Affairs Commander.
Dr. Bradshaw has held certifications as an advanced truth verification analyst with Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) and advanced Interview and Interrogation Techniques through the Reid Institute. Additionally, he has published several articles regarding truth verification techniques while conducting interviews and the importance of administrative investigations. As an investigations’ commander, he was responsible for more than 1,700 fire investigations and more than 150 internal administrative investigations.
Dr. Bradshaw has served as an adjunct professor for Columbia Southern University; adjunct instructor for GA Piedmont Technical College and is a charter member of the International Academy of Fire & Emergency Services Scholars.
Dr. Bradshaw earned a Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Public Safety, a Master of Science in Executive Fire Service Leadership, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration: Criminal Justice.
Date: July 25th, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Location:
Charlotte County Public Safety Building
26571 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, Florida 33982
Cost: Free for members of the FFMIA
Not an FFMIA member? Complete the New Member application and pay the membership fee of $95.00 to be able to use the member rate.
Point of Contact:
Scott P. Morris
Fire Marshal
Charlotte County Fire & EMS
Office: 941-833-5600
scott.morris@charlottecountyfl.gov
or
Philip Oakes, Training Coordinator, phil@oakes.pro, or 407-232-2807
RN: 20567
Class: 143948
