Course

Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0261
Version:
4
Organization's ID:
R0387
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
6 days (42 hr, 30 min)
Minimum Passing Score:
70
ACE Credit Recommendation Period:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Analytical Research
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the ability to leverage technology to support community risk reduction and fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) emergency preparedness planning. Emergency services personnel will be able to leverage technology to support safety, management, and response operations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Evaluate a variety of analytical tools, including the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) model, to determine the applicability of these tools to decision-making in both nonresponse as well as response planning.
  • Choose an appropriate technology to effectively communicate results of the analytical process and the decisions that result from the analytical process to staff, management or the community.
  • Apply the concept of analytics to their own decision-making to improve their decision- making process and avoid negative consequences.
  • Compare and contrast emerging technologies and the potential impact of implementing new technologies within their own agencies.
  • Examine sources of data, database formats, data collection processes and data management systems to identify data and reporting needs in preplanning, response, mitigation and recovery.
  • Evaluate the application of spatial technologies for use in the emergency services.

General Topics:

  • Polling software and search engines
  • Data reports and analysis
  • Mapping principles and concepts
  • Mapping for visualization
  • Using Geographic Information System (GIS) for planning
  • Using GIS for mitigation
  • Using GIS for response
  • Using GIS recovery
  • Multimedia
  • Emerging technologies
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Presentations
Supplemental Materials
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