Term Effective:
Fall 2011
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
Description:
This single-course Skills Certificate designed to develop the fireground command skills of all company officers. Provides information and experience in command & control techniques used at the scene of an emergency. Emphasizes decision making, the act of commanding.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Describe the psychology of command and control techniques used in emergency management;
- demonstrate communication skills needed for reporting incident conditions and commanding resources at an emergency incident;
- describe scene size-up and identify the strategies and tactics used by company officers; and
- demonstrate critical thinking skills and decision-making abilities for managing an emergency.
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