COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This training course is designed as a self-assessment opportunity for individuals preparing to step into a leadership role. The course combines one day of classroom instruction followed by a second day in the field with students working through a series of problem solving events in small teams (Field Leadership Assessment Course). Topics include leadership values and principles, transition challenges for new leaders, situational leadership, team cohesion factors, ethical decision-making, and after action review techniques. Some course delivery may be arduous in nature.
COURSE HOUR:
0900-1800
COURSE LOCATION:
VARIOUS. Please see course listings for course dates and locations.
Designed For: Personnel desiring to be qualified as a single resource boss.
PREREQUISITES:
Experience on incident assignments in operations or support functions. Successful completion of L-180, Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service. Satisfactory completion of pre-course work.
STUDENTS MUST BRING THE FOLLOWING TO CLASS:
- The Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun by Wes Roberts (Publisher: Warner)
- Leading in the Wildland Fire Service, PMS 494-2
- Incident Response Pocket Guide (IRPG), PMS 461
- Student Workbook
NOTES:
Participants enrolled in this courses will receive a Pre-study packet or online pre-study that must be completed prior to attending and available to the instructor at the beginning of the class.