FST 239 Fire Service Leadership IV 3 credits

The Leadership IV course is designed to provide the fire officer in charge of multiple fire companies or stations with information and skills in personnel management. Subject areas include the role and function of the Fire Officer II, introduction to Total Quality Management, performance evaluation, interviewing techniques, labor relations and collective bargaining, fire officer liability, and team building. This course meets or exceeds Illinois State Fire Marshal requirements for the Management/Leadership IV program. 12 (3 lecture hours)

Prerequisite: FST 238 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C