Oklahoma State University

Course Information

NFA Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success

Scope/Overview:

This 2-day course presents the company officer with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in their fire department role. The course includes techniques and approaches to problem-solving, ways to identify and assess the needs of the company officer's subordinates, methods for running meetings effectively, and decisionmaking skills for the company officer. This course is ideal for company officers, program supervisors, training officers, and fire fighters who aspire to a leadership role in their department.

Course Length:

16 hours

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