Leading the Function

With your Personal Development Plan in place, you’re ready to take the next steps toward achieving your goals.

The NFCC Leadership Pathways offer a range of suggested activities to support your development, complementing your fire and rescue service’s learning and development opportunities.

These resources are designed for existing and aspiring middle leaders looking to enhance their skills, behaviours, knowledge, and experience. At this level, you would typically be working towards a Level 5 standard of attainment or qualification.

Explore these resources to strengthen your leadership capabilities and progress in your career.

Explore NFCC Resources

As a functional leader, your role extends beyond managing teams—you set direction, drive service improvements, and ensure high performance within your area of responsibility. NFCC provides resources to help you develop the technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic mindset needed to manage your function effectively.