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.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

Semester Contact Hours Clinical

0

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)

N/A

Repeatable

No

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 career development opportunities and strategies for success in administration.
  • 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).

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