NFA107 – 14.00 Hours
Schedule
| Details Buttons | Dates | Location | Class | Price | Register Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Details LdrShpSprCEPG | 11/08/23 – 11/09/23 | Stephenville, TX | FP NFA107 23 | Register | |
| Details LdrShpSprCEPG | 12/13/23 – 12/14/23 | Weatherford, TX | FP NFA107 24 | Register |
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
This two-day course presents the participant with the basic leadership and supervisory knowledge, skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire and EMS environment. The course includes:
Transition to Supervisor: At the completion of this unit, participants will be able to apply concepts related to a successful transition to supervisory and leadership roles, including models of leadership, change management, active followership, and active engagement in fire and EMS.
Effective Communication: At the completion of this unit, participants will be able to identify effective communication processes across a multitude of scenarios and environments, to include written, oral, paraverbal, nonverbal, dialogue-focused, inquiry- and advocacy-based, and crucial conversations.
Ethics, Authority and Responsibility: At the completion of this unit, participants will be able to apply an ethical perspective to responsibility, authority, power, decision-making and discipline in a supervisory or leadership role in fire or EMS.
Active Engagement: At the completion of this unit, participants will be able to create a personal plan for active engagement as a supervisor and leader in fire and EMS, using concepts presented in this course.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Completion Requirements
Participants Must Provide
- a photo identification on the first day of class. See the Participant Handbook for approved forms of identification and additional guidelines.
Attendance Requirements
To meet NFA attendance requirements, participants must complete each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam. Exceptions may be discussed with lead instructor.
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Transition to Supervisor
- Effective Communication
- Ethics, Authority and Responsibility
- Active Engagement
Suggested Audience
The primary target audience for this course are those individuals who are at the first line of supervision. First line level is considered to be those at the Company Officer or Unit (fire prevention, fire education, communications, EMS, etc.) Supervisor level.
More specific primary selection criteria is as follows:
- First line supervisors in fire and EMS organizations.
- Fire and EMS personnel due for promotion/appointment to a first line supervisory position within 18 months.
- Fire and EMS personnel who are regularly assigned acting supervisory positions.
- Fire and EMS personnel currently enrolled in the NFA Managing Officer will be provided priority selection.
The secondary target audience are fire and EMS personnel at the first line management level (chief officer or above).
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
- State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
Contact Information
Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641 | Toll-Free: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]