Each year, the Vermont Fire Academy hosts National Fire Academy direct delivery courses in an effort to bring fresh, new courses to our responders without the long travel to the National Fire Academy. All classes will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day and are available at no cost. Apply by submitting a General Admission Application to the Vermont Fire Academy by the application deadline listed below.
Leadership I for Fire and EMS: Strategies for Company Success
Location: Brattleboro Fire Station
Course Date: January 28 & 29, 2017
Application Deadline: December 12, 2016
This two-day course presents the Company Officer (CO) with the basic leadership skills and tools needed to perform effectively in the fire service environment. The course includes techniques and approaches to problem-solving, ways to identify and assess the needs of the CO's subordinates, methods for running meetings effectively in the fire service environment, and decision-making skills for the CO. This course targets line fire officers, unit commanders, or program supervisors; fire or rescue personnel due for promotion/appointment to officer rank or supervisory position within six months; training officers, staff or administrative officers of fire and rescue organizations.
Prerequisites: None