Description
Book SynopsisCompany 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
Table of Contents
- 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
- Index
