Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0231
Organization's ID:
R/N0671
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 days (39 hrs, 50 min)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 Fire Science
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to empower students with the ability to lead a fire prevention/risk-reduction unit.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Distinguish their role in the fire prevention/risk-reduction bureau
  • Facilitate a cultural change process that increases the fire prevention/risk-reduction focus within the organization at large.
  • Assess the job performance requirements (JPRs) of the fire prevention/risk-reduction bureau and recommend technical/interpersonal development opportunities that enhance staff performance
  • Assess the use of social power bases and political influence to increase the effectiveness of the fire prevention/risk-reduction bureau.
  • Perform a cost-benefit analysis to justify changes to the budget, given a budget and objectives to be accomplished.
  • Prioritize a community risk issue, develop a prevention/mitigation strategy, and seek approval for funding from local decision-makers

General Topics:

  • • defining your new role • fostering cultural change • building fire prevention and risk-reduction bureau strength • power, politics, and influence • organizational finances • establish bureau priorities and strategies
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Written Papers

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials