In this episode of The Leader's Toolbox host Fire Chief Rich Gasaway speaks with Cheryl Horvath, division chief of operations for the Northwest Fire District in Tucson, AZ. Cheryl started in the fire service in 1992 and has served as a firefighter, company officer, instructor, union president, and now serves as a chief officer.
Chief Horvath chronicles some of the challenges she has faced in this male-dominated profession and how she not only overcame those challenges, but had thrived and contributed to the betterment of the fire service through her involvement in a variety of organizations. She currently serves as president of the International Association of Women in Fire and Emergency Service (iWomen).
Join us for Chief Horvath's inspiring story and advice that will benefit firefighters, officers, and chiefs around the world.
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About the Author
Richard Gasaway
Richard B. Gasaway, PhD, CSP is an authority on human factors, situational awareness and the high-risk decision-making processes that are used in high-stress, high-consequence work environments. He served 33 years as a firefighter, EMT-paramedic, company officer, training officer, fire chief and emergency incident commander. Gasaway's doctoral research included the study of cognitive neuroscience to understand how human factors flaw situational awareness and affect high-risk decision-making. He authored six books, and his contributions on situational awareness and decision-making are featured and referenced in more than 400 publications. Gasaway's training programs have been delivered to more than 88,000 students.