FIRE 2350 - Principles of Fire & Emergency Services Administration (CSCC)

Credit hours: 3

Prerequisites: Acceptable placement score of completion of all Learning Support competencies in Reading and Writing, FIRE 1310 Principles of Emergency Services, or Instructor approval.

Course Description:
The course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency services, ethics, and leadership from the perspective of the company officer.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Identify and explain the concepts of span of control, effective delegation, and division of labor.
Select and implement the appropriate disciplinary action based upon an employee’s conduct.
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.