PADM 330 - Fire & Emergency Services Admin

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Description:

This course is designed to be a progressive primer for students who want more knowledge about fire and emergency services administration. Topics include the historical, legal and organizational framework for community fire prevention and suppression, emergency medical services (EMS), and emergency communications (9-1-1) systems. Pre-requisite: PADM 210 or CRMJ 150 or permission Course Objectives (1) Describe the historical, legal, ethical and social basis of fire and emergency services (2) Define and discuss the elements of effective departmental organization (3) Classify what training and skills are needed to establish departmental organization (4) Analyze the value of a community-related approach to risk reduction (5) Outline the priorities of a budget planning document while anticipating the diverse needs of a community (6) Assess the importance of positively influencing community leaders by demonstrating effective leadership (7) Analyze the concept of change and the need to be aware of future trends in fire and emergency services management (8) Report on the importance of communications technology, fire service networks and the Internet when conducting problem-solving analysis and management trends (9) Explain the national assessment models and their respective approaches to certification (10) Research, analyze and present issues, policies and solutions related to fire and emergency services

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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