FST 255 Fire Service Management

3 Credit hours      45 Contact hours

Serves as the basic management course for present and potential members of the fire and emergency service professions. The course introduces the student to current fire service management practices, challenges, and real-world applications from the fire officer’s point of view. The course addresses decision-making, problem solving, necessary communication skills, conflict resolution, effective leadership skills, as well as the role of the fire service manager in supervising personnel and programs.