Fire Service Problem Analysis

Catalog description

This course provides in-service students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained through this and other courses. Students will examine problems and current issues facing the fire service and propose a solution to one of these problems/issues. While some topics may vary from year to year, typical issues discussed include hiring practices, motivation and discipline, needs assessment and planning, legal issues, current legislative issues, and unfunded mandates. This course provides instruction commensurate with selected portions of NFPA 1021, the Fire Officer Professional Qualifications standard. This course is cross-listed as EMGT 2490 Emergency Management Problem Analysis and FIRE 2490 Fire Service Problem Analysis. Students who have taken the course under the alternative course ID should not take this course.