Fs 3015 Fire Department Management
Running head: Fire Department Management
Management
FES 3015
Abstract
The proper management of a Fire and Emergency Services (FES) organization is the essential task of the chief of the department. In order to properly management the FES, the chief must have a clear plan of what is going to be performed in order to manage the department. This plan is sometimes referred to as a strategic plan. The overall objective of a strategic plan is to establish goals for the department and specific outcomes, develop policy, and plans. If a fire department does not have a strategic plan, it has no vision for the future and provides a high level of uncertainty to the members and the community (Strawderman, 1999). A strategic plan must be the guiding document for improved and anticipated changes in services and overall management of the department.
Management
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Develop a standard of cover analysis and report to establish the proper staffing levels required to meet current and projected operational needs.
2. Develop and implement a training and certification program for new sworn hires and existing personnel to ensure that all required certifications are completed on a timely basis; personnel have the expertise expected to do their jobs and personal safety and risk management issues related to carrying out duties are fully communicated to employees.
3. Implement and maintain a training tracking system to ensure that all training provided to department members is consistently recorded and required training certificates remain current (e.g., confined space, hazmat, driver-operator, EMT, paramedic, and other certification mandates).
4. Develop and implement a mentoring, career development and succession plan that ensures the department has individuals who are motivated and eligible for higher level positions, with particular focus on executive and senior manager
Management
FES 3015
Abstract
The proper management of a Fire and Emergency Services (FES) organization is the essential task of the chief of the department. In order to properly management the FES, the chief must have a clear plan of what is going to be performed in order to manage the department. This plan is sometimes referred to as a strategic plan. The overall objective of a strategic plan is to establish goals for the department and specific outcomes, develop policy, and plans. If a fire department does not have a strategic plan, it has no vision for the future and provides a high level of uncertainty to the members and the community (Strawderman, 1999). A strategic plan must be the guiding document for improved and anticipated changes in services and overall management of the department.
Management
In order to effectively manage the …show more content…
Develop a standard of cover analysis and report to establish the proper staffing levels required to meet current and projected operational needs.
2. Develop and implement a training and certification program for new sworn hires and existing personnel to ensure that all required certifications are completed on a timely basis; personnel have the expertise expected to do their jobs and personal safety and risk management issues related to carrying out duties are fully communicated to employees.
3. Implement and maintain a training tracking system to ensure that all training provided to department members is consistently recorded and required training certificates remain current (e.g., confined space, hazmat, driver-operator, EMT, paramedic, and other certification mandates).
4. Develop and implement a mentoring, career development and succession plan that ensures the department has individuals who are motivated and eligible for higher level positions, with particular focus on executive and senior manager