Company Officer for Fire and Emergency Services provides a foundation in management and leadership principles and practices designed to equip readers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence that will contribute to their professional success throughout their fire service careers. Insights contained in this book will prepare current and future company officers to effectively, efficiently, and safely lead fire and emergency services organizations.Features and Benefits:
Designed as both a preparation tool and a valuable resource for incumbent and aspiring company officers
Presents a comprehensive overview of the roles and responsibilities of company officers within contemporary fire and emergency services organizations
Provides questions and projects to assist candidates in preparing for the knowledge and skills competencies outlined for Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications
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Höhe: 279 mm
Breite: 216 mm
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978-1-59370-579-4 (9781593705794)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. Roles and Responsibilities of the Company Officer
2. Making the Transition to Company Officer
3. Management
4. Leadership
5. Oral Communication
6. Written Communication
7. Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
8. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
9. Fire Department Organization and Structure
10. Stakeholder Expectations and Challenges
11. Community Relations
12. Community Risk Reduction
13. Fire and Life Safety Education
14. Government Relations
15. Working with Other Agencies
16. Training and Mentoring Personnel
17. Motivating and Empowering Personnel
18. Supervising Personnel
19. Performance Evaluation
20. Discipline
21. Developing and Implementing Policies and Procedures
22. Budgeting
23. Labor-Management Relations
24. Information Management
25. Conducting Fire Inspections
26. Conducting Fire Investigations
27. Incident Preplanning
28. Responding to Emergency Incidents
29. Incident Scene Operations
30. Incident Scene Communications
31. Incident Management
32. National Incident Management System
33. Post-Incident Analysis
34. Firefighter Health and Safety
35. Reducing Firefighter Injuries and Fatalities
36. Accident Investigation
37. Succeeding as a Company Officer
38. Developing a Professional Development Plan
39. Preparing for Promotion to Chief Officer
40. Preparing Your Department for the Future
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