FIRE 0175. General Administrative Functions for Company Officers - CO 2B
Unit: 1
Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 102 with grade of "C" or better or completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements
Advisory: Completion of FIRE 174 with grade of "C" or better
Hours: 24 lecture
Aligns with Company Officer 2B of the Company Officer Program. Provides information on general administrative functions and the implementation of department policies and procedures and addresses conveying the fire department’s role, image, and mission to the public. (C-ID FIRE 210X) (CSU-with unit limitation)
FIRE 0175 - General Administrative Functions for Company Officers - CO 2B
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of FIRE 102 with grade of "C" or better or completion of California State Firefighter II educational requirements Advisory: Completion of FIRE 174 with grade of "C" or better Hours: 24 lecture Description: Aligns with Company Officer 2B of the Company Officer Program. Provides information on general administrative functions and the implementation of department policies and procedures and addresses conveying the fire department’s role, image, and mission to the public. (C-ID FIRE 210X) (CSU-with unit limitation) Units 1 Lecture-Discussion 24 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 24 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Explain a fire organization’s purpose and mission. Differentiate unit level administrative functions, completing reports and logs, and maintaining files in accordance with fire service policy. Analyze and compare capital, operating and personnel costs for the fire service. Identify primary revenue sources used by the fire service. Course Content Outline I.Orientation and administration II.Fire officer certification process III.Definition of duty IV.Explaining the impact of state and federal laws and regulations V.Explaining components of the organization VI.Executing routine administrative functions VII.Describing the purchasing process VIII.Developing a project or divisional budget IX.Preparing budget requests X.Collecting incident response data XI.Preparing a report XII.Developing plans for organizational change XIII.Developing a policy or procedure XIV.Recommending changes to and implementing departmental policies XV.Preparing a news release XVI.Explaining the benefits of cooperating with allied organizations XVII.Initiating action to address community needs XVIII.Initiating action to address citizen concerns Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Identify different levels in the Fire Officer certification track 2. Articulate the duties of a company officer level I and II and wildland fire officer level I. 3. Explain the impact of state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to the company officer 4. Provide a current, accurate explanation of the purpose of each management component of the organization 5. Execute routine unit-level administrative functions 6. Describe a purchasing process, including soliciting and awarding bids, 7. Develop a project or divisional budget, determining and justifying capital 8. Prepare a properly formatted budget request that is supported with data 9. Explain the need for and benefits of collecting incident-response data 10. Prepare a concise report for transmittal to a supervisor 11. Develop a plan that results in the positive implementation of effective change in the organization 12. Develop a policy or procedure that identifies the problem and proposes a solution 13. Recommend changes to existing departmental policies and/or implement a new departmental policy at the unit level 14. Prepare an accurate, properly formatted news release 15. Explain the benefits to the organization and the purpose for establishing cooperative external agency relationships 16. Initiate action addressing community needs 17. Initiate action to answer a citizen’s inquiry or concern or refer the concern to the correct individual for action 18. Initiate action to answer a citizen’s inquiry or concern or refer the concern to the correct individual for action Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read the material on developing a budget proposal from the textbook, preparing for working in small groups to complete a budget proposal and present to class. 2. Read the material on preparing a news release and develop a 1 paragraph news release on an assigned topic. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Develop a policy or procedure for a fire department news release. 2. Prepare an organizational chart of your department from the lowest level position to the highest. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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