Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0242
Organization's ID:
F/W0193
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 days (12 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 risk reduction
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to empower learners with the ability to create and implement a comprehensive Campus Fire and Life Safety (CFLS) program. An additional outcome for learners will be the ability to adapt or enhance an existing program so it meets the needs of the local
community/campus.

Learning Outcomes:

  • list at least five reasons why an emergency management plan is an important component of creating a safer campus
  • complete a risk assessment of their local jurisdiction, given campus and community demographic/risk data
  • given an identified risk issue, propose appropriate stakeholders who may comprise a risk management planning team
  • given a specific risk issue and target group, define the core components of a program to address the issue

General Topics:

  • Value of emergency management planning
  • Risk assessment
  • Building and sustaining partnerships
  • Program development
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials