FIRE 1018: Emergency Management Leadership

This course will detail the principles of leadership with a focus in emergency management. Students will learn the necessary skills to lead and influence others in various settings. This course will focus on interpersonal areas such as conflict resolution, group dynamics, leadership, and influence with the emergency response team and the public. Students will discuss root cause analysis and problem solving during various situations. Students will discuss creative solutions to a wide array of complications and the decision-making skills that are imperative to successfully managing a team. This course will give an overview of budgeting, finance, and administrative roles that are needed to successfully implement an emergency management organization including promotions, retention, and human resources.