FIR 262 — Fire Officer II 3 Credits
Provides the fire officer with the knowledge to make the transition to senior management. Covers written and oral communications to size -up to budgeting. Covers safety and risk management. Explores the differences between training, coaching, and education. Studies evaluation, discipline, conflict, and mistakes. Includes the relationship between organized labor and the fire officer. Explores current trends in employment and anti -discrimination laws. Managing code enforcement an d budgets. Leading the fire attack and managing other incidents. Prerequisite: FIR 261. Maine certification as Fire Officer 2 will be accepted for transfer. (3 lec.)