FIRE 207 Fire and Emergency Service Administration
This course introduces students to organization and management strategies used by fire and emergency services departments and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service ethics and leadership.
Cross Listed Courses
N/A
Prerequisite
Acceptance to Program
Corequisite
N/A
Notes
N/A
FIRE 207Fire and Emergency Service Administration
Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.
I. General Information
Department
Health Science and Human Services Academic
II. Course Specification
Course Type
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Credit Hours Narrative
2 Credits
Semester Contact Hours Lecture
30
Semester Contact Hours Lab
0
Semester Contact Hours Clinical
0
Prerequisite Narrative
Acceptance to Program
Corequisite Narrative
N/A
Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)
III. Catalog Course Description
This course introduces students to organization and management strategies used by fire and emergency services departments and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency service ethics and leadership.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:
- Identify and explain the concepts of span and control, effective delegation, and division of labor.
- Select and implement the appropriate disciplinary action based upon an employee’s conduct.
- Explain the history of management and supervision methods and procedures in the fire service.
- Discuss the various levels of leadership, roles, and responsibilities within the organization.
- Describe the traits of effective versus ineffective management styles.
- Identify the importance of ethics as it relates to fire and emergency services.
- Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS).
- Acknowledge career development opportunities and strategies for success.
- Recognize the need for effective communications skills, both written and verbal.
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
UNIT 1 New Challenges and Opportunities
UNIT 2 Communication Process
UNIT 3 Management Principles
UNIT 4 Tools for Employee Development
UNIT 5 Management and Supervision
UNIT 6 Managing Resources for Emergency and Non-Emergency
UNIT 7 Leadership
UNIT 8 Supervision and Management
UNIT 9 Safety Assessment
UNIT 10 Ethics
UNIT 11 Incident Management System
UNIT 12 Records Management
VI. Delivery Methodologies
Assessment Strategy Narrative
Quizzes, Unit Exams, Writing Assignments, Projects
Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements
Comprehensive Final Examination