New Fire Chief II: Administrative Issues (NFA)
Instructional Hours: 16.00
Course Objective: To provide students the managerial, administrative and leadership skills and awareness necessary for new or recently appointed or elected Chiefs to effectively meet their obligations of the position.
Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are local politics and the role of the chief officer, liability and risk management, resources and items of knowledge needed to become a first time leader in a new position in their agency. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and classroom activities.
Successful Completion: Students must attend all class sessions and complete classroom activities.
Prerequisites
New Fire Chief I: Challenging Issues (MGMT 257).