In addition, students study areas of emergency management as they relate to selected NFPA standards. This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor s job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and loss control. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the effective fire service supervisor. FIP 244 Fire Protection Project This course provides an opportunity to apply knowledge covered in previous courses to employment situations that the fire protection professional will encounter.
Emphasis is on the development of comprehensive and professional practices.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the fire protection service through written and performance evaluations. In addition, this course assesses critical competencies within the Fire Protection program. This course covers the basics of setting up and administering the personnel functions of fire protection organizations. Emphasis is on human resource planning, classification and job analysis, equal opportunity employment, affirmative action, recruitment, retention, development, performance evaluation, and assessment centers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the personnel function as it relates to managing fire protection.