Fire & Emergency Services Admin. (FRS 253)

Term: 2017-2018 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

John O RussoShow MyInfo popup for John O Russo

jrusso@cofo.edu

John Russo

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Office of the Prosecuting Attorney

14th Judicial District of Arkansas

(870) 449-4018 Office

(417) 712-4089 Cell

 

Office Hours

• Hours by Appointment as needed.

 

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 11:00 AM - 12:20 PM (1/15/2018 - 5/11/2018) Location: MAIN PLAST 208

Description

This course is designed to be a progressive primer for students who want more knowledge about fire and emergency services administration. The course demonstrates the importance of the following skills, necessary to manage and lead a fire and emergency services department through the challenges and changes of the 21st century: Persuasion and influence, accountable budgeting, anticipation of challenges and the need for change, and using specific management tools for analyzing and solving problems. A central part of the course focuses on how the leadership of a fire and emergency services department develops internal and external cooperation to create a coordinated approach to achieving the department's mission. Spring