Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0265
Organization's ID:
R0385
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 days (38.5 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Risk Management, Organizational Behavior, or Public Safety Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to empower the Managing Officer to lead in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of a risk reduction plan within the diverse communities they serve.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Analyze leadership skills in risk reduction to build cultural competence in personal, organizational, and community relationships
  • Conduct an assessment to prioritize risk issues impacting their service areas
  • Develop effective intervention strategies and design activities targeting specific risks with service area
  • Determine the success of the risk reduction activities
  • Present strategies for community risk reduction based on the assessed risk in the community

General Topics:

  • Getting ready for risk reduction
  • Risk assessment
  • Intervention strategies
  • Measuring success
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials