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Upper Level
Credits: 4
Term(s) Offered (Subject to Change) : May.
Review the history and development of the American fire service. Addresses management issues and organization of a fire department. Includes value engineering for capital resources; cost effectiveness in service delivery; fire prevention, suppression, and investigation; emergency medical services; the utilization of computers in data collection, retrieval, and analysis. Apply content to local fire protection issues.
Prerequisites: Introduction to Public Administration, or equivalent, or significant practical background in administration and management.
Recommended (1 or more): Previous study in Accounting for Decision Makers, Management Principles, The American Political System, College Writing, Communication Decisions, Human Service Management, or equivalents.
Option: This course is also available online (Web) in some terms (264014).
