Chabot College
Fall 2003
Replaced Fall 2011
Course Outline for Fire Technology 72
FIRE MANAGEMENT I
Catalog Description:
72 - Fire Management I
2 units
Development of skills and knowledge necessary to make the transition from a specialist or supervisorial
role to a managerial role. Preparation for State Board of Fire Services Fire Officer certification. 40 total
hours.
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
2.
3.
describe the changing role of the modern fire officer;
participate in an overview of the management process;
satisfy a portion of the State Board of Fire Services Fire Officer Certification requirements.
Course Content:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Introduction and overview
a.
management definitions
b.
characteristics of the new fire service manager
c.
differences and similarities between fireground and fire department management
Current issues
a.
legal issues
b.
budgetary issues
c.
other current problem areas
Organization process
a.
right brain vs. left brain management processes
b.
managerial skill area improvement
External influence
a.
as planning tools
b.
personal stress in the work setting
Goals
a.
force field analysis
b.
feasibility assessment
c.
resistance to change
Methods of Presentation:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Lecture
Discussion
Role playing
Audio-visual aids
Chabot College
Course Outline for Fire Technology 72, page 2
Fall 2003
Typical Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1.
Typical assignments
a.
Students will demonstrate their knowledge of progressive discipline through a simulated
counseling session
b.
Students will write an essay on their goals and objectives once they become a fire officer
2.
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a.
Written assignments
b.
Role plays
c.
Quizzes
d.
Final examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Fire Management Student Manual,, State Fire Marshal's Office, 2000
Special Student Materials:
None
Revised: 10/15/02