Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
FRTI-0015
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Business Administration, Fire Science, Public Administration, Criminal Justice, or Emergency Medical Services
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the participant with basic skills and tools needed to perform effectively as a leader in the fire service environment as a supervisor.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify two basic leader behaviors
  • Identify four development levels of followers and the relationship with leadership style
  • Identify how to provide direction and support to followers and deal with difficulties encountered by followers
  • Define delegation
  • Identify the principles and benefits of effective delegation
  • Identify the consequences of reverse delegation
  • Identify four critical coaching techniques and how to match them with subordinate performance
  • Identify the value of positive and progressive discipline and its consistent, impartial application
  • Identify four leadership styles
  • Identify characteristics of effective coaches and their similarities with effective leaders

General Topics:

  • Situational leadership
  • Delegating
  • Coaching
  • Discipline at the company level
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
Supplemental Materials