FIP 240 Fire Service Supervision

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

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 safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective fire service supervision, meeting elements of NFPA 1021.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Analyze the position of a fire service supervisor (company officer).
Demonstrate effective written communication.
Demonstrate effective oral communication.
Assess the Company Officer’s role in management.
Assess the Company Officer’s role in managing resources.
Assess the Company Officer’s role in leadership.
Explain the Company Officer’s role in non-emergency activities to include fire prevention, personnel safety, planning and readiness, and training.
Explain the Company Officer’s role in emergency activities to include personnel safety, fire investigation, building construction, fire behavior.
Demonstrate the Company Officer’s role in incident management.