FST 279 - Fire Service Promotional Preparation

Credits: 0.5

Prerequisite: Must be employed as a first responder or obtain instructor approval.
Description: This course provides fire personnel with essential knowledge, leadership skills and abilities required to successfully promote through the fire service ranks. This course will improve an individual’s level of comfort and confidence for proficiently and safely performing their duties during a promotional testing process. This course will provide students with a sound managerial foundation for all levels of supervision in the fire service. This course is offered as Pass/No Pass.

Transferable
Transferable to CSU only

General Education:
Not approved for General Education

Student Learning Outcomes:

Identify the key elements of a presentation to the Command Staff
Identify the key elements of a counseling session
Identify the key components of an Oral Interview
Demonstrate command capabilities at the scene of an emergency

Total Course In-Class (Contact) Hours: 24
Course Duration (Weeks): 1
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lecture Hours: 8
Weekly Student Hours (In-Class) Lab Hours: 16