Effective Leadership Skills for Fire and EMS Organizations (R0332)

Training Specialist

Burt Clark
burt.clark@fema.dhs.gov
301-447-1069

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Curriculum: Management Science

This 10-day course is designed to prepare fire/EMS managers to work more effectively with other personnel in their organizations. Participants begin with a critical self-assessment of their individual managerial strengths and weaknesses, which results in a specific plan for their own professional and personal development. Techniques for creating effective organizational environments are defined. Components of a successful human resource development plan are examined.

Course modules include managerial style, stress management, conflict resolution, time management, counseling, communications, group dynamics, and human resource development.

Selection Criteria * Individuals presently assigned to management positions, e.g., chief officers who supervise company officers.* Individuals presently assigned to top-level management positions with limited training.* Company officers who are upwardly mobile within their organizations, and whose chiefs of department wish to prepare them for increased managerial responsibility.* Administrative officers responsible for significant staff functions within the organization, and who report directly to top management.
Delivery Type 10-Day On-Campus
Prerequisites ICS 100 level and ICS 200 level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463 available through NFA Online at www.nfaonline.dhs.gov. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
ACE Recommendation In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Fire Service Administration.
CEU's 5.8
Post-Course Requirements None.
Student Pre-Course Materials

PDF, 154K http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/pcm/pcm_r0332.pdf (154K, PDF Help)

NFPA Standards None.
Student Comments Best course I have ever had. It will make me a better communicator...This is my thirteenth time at the NFA and is definitely the most valuable course I have taken...This course has enabled me to use many tools and resources to make myself a better leader in the fire service.

Course Schedule Information

Dates Availability Location Contact(s)
April 8 - 19, 2013 Application Period Closed Emmitsburg, Maryland
May 6 - 17, 2013 Application Period Closed Emmitsburg, Maryland
August 19 - 30, 2013 Application Period Closed Emmitsburg, Maryland
September 23, 2013 - October 4, 2013 Application Period Closed Emmitsburg, Maryland