Description: Administrative and personnel methods applied to fire safety, department organization and personnel management. Includes fire service planning and relationships with other city departments.
1. (Comprehension Level) Discuss leadership and the theories of motivation as they relate to supervisory practices.
2. (Analysis Level) Examine and relate the disciplinary process and the disciplinary tools available to supervisors.
3. (Analysis Level) Identify and compare the guidelines and methods available to make managing and planning more effective.
4. (Comprehension Level) Summarize the functions and importance of organization.
5. (Analysis Level) Examine and differentiate between major problems that serve as barriers to effective communication.
6. (Synthesis Level) Develop plans for the major areas of management that require evaluation by fire service managers.
1. Outcomes will be measured by IFSTA Effective Supervisory Practices Standard; competency is based on earning a score of 70% or higher.
2. Outcomes will be measured by NFPA 1021, Chapters 1 and 2 Standards; competency is based on earning a score of 70% or higher.