New Fire Chief 1: Challenging Issues (F/W0760)
Issued by
National Emergency Training Center
The course objective is to enable the student to develop the managerial, administrative, and leadership skills necessary for the new fire chief to effectively meet his or her obligations.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Skills
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include examinations with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The methods of instruction include audio visual materials, practical exercises, discussion, case studies, presentations, classroom exercise, and lecture. The general course topics include local politics and the role of the chief officer; liability and risk management; and resources and items of knowledge needed to become a first time leader in a new position in his or her agency.