FIP 248 Fire Service Personnel Administration

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

This course covers the basics of setting up and administering the personnel functions of fire protection organizations referenced in NFPA standard 1021. Emphasis is placed 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.

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

Discuss the functional responsibilities of personnel management, influences on personnel issues, and ethical issues in personnel decisions in the fire service.
Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of health and safety programs in fire and emergency services.
Discuss fire service recruitment, selection, promotion, retention, and the impact of disparate treatment.
Define and describe the different types of management styles used in the fire service.
Demonstrate knowledge of Human Resources systems and administration.

Student Learning Outcomes are from the NC Community College Combined Course Library.