Leading People 1

This course provides the learner with a basic understanding of human resource planning and its importance to effective fire service management. From theoretical principles through to actual implementation, the learner will understand the steps necessary in the human resource management process. A focus on recruitment and selection, orientation and training, performance management and employee accommodation will form the essential elements of this course.

This is one course in the JIBC Fire Officer program intended to meet the NFPA 1021 Standardprogressing through the third level of Fire Officer Qualification, Fire Officer III (managerial / administrative). The following areas of responsibility will be covered: human resource management, community and government relations, administration, inspection and investigation, emergency service delivery and health and safety.