FST 237 Fire Service Leadership II 3 credits

The Leadership II course provides the fire officer in charge of a single fire company or station with information and skills in personnel management. This course covers the basics of communications, report writing, interpersonal communication, group dynamics, coaching and counseling skills and performance appraisal. Leadership II meets or exceeds the objectives of the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Management/Leadership II program. 12 (3 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: FST 236 with a minimum grade of C or equivalent or state certification as Firefighter III or Advanced Technician Firefighter