Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNFA-0238
Organization's ID:
F/W0761
Organization:
U.S. Fire Administration - National Fire Academy (NFA)
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
2 Days (12 hr., 30 min.)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Fire Administration
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the students with the managerial, administrative, and leadership skills and awareness necessary for new, or recently appointed or elected, fire chiefs to effectively meet their obligations.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Compose an effective strategic plan
  • Explain the key elements of financial accountability and effective fiscal planning, budgeting, procurement and property management to support long-term fiscal sustainability.
  • Develop viable solutions to human resource management issues consistent with federal and state laws, regulations, and best human resource management principles and practices.

General Topics:

  • • planning • financial management • human resource management
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials