The City of Leander, Texas is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States - and the fire department is taking innovative steps to use the rapid growth in the population and workforce as an opportunity. The Leander Fire Department provides professional development programs that guides firefighters in their careers - expanding their skill sets and training the future leaders of the department. The Wellness Program is also unique - and takes care of firefighters’ “mind, body, and soul” - offering annual physicals, nutritional advice, as well as mental health counseling. Watch to learn more about a fire department which could serve as a role model to others in the U.S.

https://www.leandertx.gov/fire