Decision Making & Financial Management for Fire & EMS Organizations (M0488)

Issued by National Emergency Training Center

The course objective is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply the Transformational Model and process to manage fiscal and resource allocations. Participants practice application of computer software for data analysis and decision-making. Prerequisites: ICS-100 prerequisite; ICS-200 prerequisite; Q0462 preferred; Q0463 preferred.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Months

Additional Details

Skills

Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Service
Fire Administration
Public Administration

Earning Criteria

The methods of assessment include quizzes, presentations, performance rubrics (checklists), and a capstone project with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
The methods of instruction include discussion and computer-based training. The general course topics include outcomes, technology, services, and fiscal management.