FST 236 Fire Service Leadership I 3 credits
The Leadership I course is designed to provide the fire officer in charge of a single fire company or station with information and skills in supervisory practices and personnel management. Subject areas include: the role and function of the Company Fire Officer, basic management principles and concepts, leadership, motivation, order giving, discipline, and conflict resolution. This course meets or exceeds the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Management/Leadership I program requirements. 12 (3 lecture hours)
Prerequisite: FST 200 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent or state certification as Firefighter III or Advanced Technician Firefighter