2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Fire and Emergency Services Management
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Online (Lincoln Campus)
Types of Jobs Available
Fire and emergency services officers are supervisors, managers and administrators within fire departments and emergency response organizations. The first-line company officer is responsible for a wide range of duties, including supervision of fire and rescue personnel, community and governmental relations, company-level administration, fire and life safety inspections, fire cause determination, emergency response coordination, and assurance of the health and safety of company members. Company officers typically hold the rank of lieutenant or captain within their organizations and may be responsible for an engine, ladder, rescue or squad company.
Company officer positions are typically filled by promotion within a fire and emergency services organization, although some departments recruit for officer positions from outside of their own organizations. Typical requirements include a combination of education and training meeting the requirements of NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I, in addition to emergency services experience and technical training. Experience requirements typically include several years as a senior firefighter within the organization.
Program overview
The Fire and Emergency Services Management Certificate is based upon National Fire Protection Association 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Level I. The certificate is designed to meet the educational requirements of a prospective company officer, supporting the student’s fire and emergency services training, experience and self-development. The certificate also is intended to support life-long learning and career advancement based upon the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education professional development model.
Students making application to the Fire and Emergency Services Management program must provide evidence of competency at the National Fire Protection Association 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications Firefighter II level. Demonstration of competence may be in the form of professional certifications, college transcripts and/or training records.
The Fire and Emergency Services Management program is designed for part-time students who are currently affiliated with a career or volunteer fire and emergency services organization. Classes are offered in classroom, online and combination classroom/online delivery formats to accommodate the various work schedules of fire and emergency service personnel. Classes are scheduled one or two per semester during the Fall and Spring semesters over a period of two academic years.
Admission Requirements
Currently all new applications to this program are on hold and will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis until further notice.
- Application to the College
- College transcripts, professional certifications and/or training records demonstrating competency at the Firefighter II level per National Fire Protection Association 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.
Special Program Requirements
All prerequisite and program courses must be completed with a C+ or higher to progress through the program.
For more information contact:
Terry Spoor, Program Director
402-437-2677, 800-642-4075 ext. 2677
tspoor@southeast.edu
or the College Admissions Office
Lincoln 402-437-2600, 800-642-4075 ext. 2600
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