The Fire Service Management I course is designed to provide the Fire Officer or Fire Officer Candidate, who is in charge of a single fire company or station, with information and skills in supervisory practices and personnel management. Subject areas covered will include: the role and function of the company fire officer; basic management principles and concepts; leadership; motivation; order giving; discipline; and conflict resolution. This course is required for completion of the Office of the State Fire Marshall's Fire Officer I Certification.

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or Equivalent.

3 Semester hour(s)

3 lec/week