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FRSC208 Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration

3 credits

2250

FRSC100 (C or better) and Writing Placement Score of 6 or COMP107 (C or better).

None

This course aligns with Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) associate degree curriculum requirements.
Students having the appropriate prerequisites are eligible to test for Professional Certification (ProBoard) in accordance with NFPA 1021 to the Fire Company Officer 3 Level.
This course may be completed through Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) if the student has ProBoard and/or IFSAC Professional Certification to the Fire Company Officer 3 Level, in accordance with NFPA 1021.

This 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.

Course Learning Goals

Students will:
1. Identify career development opportunities and strategies for success:
2. Recognize the need for effective communication skills both written and verbal;
3. Identify and explain the concepts of span and control, effective delegation, and division of labor;
4. Select and implement the appropriate disciplinary action based upon an employee's conduct;
5. Explain the history of management and supervision methods and procedures;
6. Discuss the various levels of leadership, roles, and responsibilities within the organization;
7. Describe the traits of effective versus ineffective management styles;
8. Identify the importance of ethics as it relates to fire and emergency services; and
9. Identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS); and Incident Management System (ICS).
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
1. New Challenges and Opportunities
2. Communication Process
3. Management Principles
4. Tools for Employee Development
5. Management and Supervision
6. Managing Resources for Emergency and Non-Emergency
7. Leadership
8. Supervision and Management
9. Safety Assessment
10. Ethics
11. Incident Management System
12. Records Management
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Students satisfy the course learning goals via class discussions, written exams, assignments, papers, and/or performance based tasks and projects.
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
See course syllabus.