Human Resource Management for Chief Fire Officers - 3A

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Unit: 1 Prerequisite: Meet the educational requirements for Company Officer by one of the following: completion of FIRE 0174, 0175, 0176, 0177, 0178, and 0179 with grades of “C” or better; or completion of Office of the State Fire Marshal Company Officer 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, and Instructor I courses; or equivalent as determined by the Fire Technology Program Coordinator Hours: 26 lecture Designed for Company Officers advancing to the Chief Officer classification. Provides basic knowledge of human resource requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer. Includes developing plans for providing employee accommodation, developing hiring procedures, establishing personnel assignments, describing methods of facilitating and encouraging professional development, developing an ongoing education training program, developing promotion procedures, developing proposals for improving employee benefits, and developing a measurable accident and injury prevention program. (not transferable)