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:

Describe the supervisory skills and practices within fire and emergency services.
Develop a disciplinary action plan.
Explain the process for dealing with a grievance.
Analyze the roles and responsibilities of effective fire service supervision.
Describe an employee performance evaluation.