The Command Mindset
Dan Shaw
Friday, June 13, 2025
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The lack of clear command and control is often cited in reports of firefighter near misses and line-of-duty deaths. But why were incident commanders unable to obtain sound and consistent command and control, and how can we improve? This class provides the “why” and the “how” behind becoming a better incident commander.
This is a great class for Target Audience any firefighter or fire officer that may have to serve in the command of an incident. Additionally, any inspiring officer that wants to learn the maxim of command and leadership.
Dan Shaw
Dan has been a student of the fire service since 1992, starting in the fire service in Howard County, MD as a volunteer. In 1995, he was appointed to the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, VA and has held every rank throughout his career. He retired in July 2024 as the Assistant Chief of Operations for the department.
Dan also delivers fire service instruction around the country and taught at many national conferences covering firefighting, leadership, and officer development.
He serves on the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) Advisory Board, is the chairman of the NFPA 1403 committee, and is a panel member for the Underwriter’s Laboratories Firefighter Safety Research Institute.
He co-authored the book “25 to Survive: Reducing Residential Injuries and LODD” that was published in 2013 and has also written several articles for Fire Engineering Magazine.
Dan had the distinct honor of being the keynote speaker at FDIC International in 2022.
