Fire And Emergency Services Administration: Management And Leadership Practices, Second Edition Covers The Latest Course Objectives From The Fire And Emergency Services Higher Education'S (FESHE) Bachelor'S Core Level Fire And Emergency Services Administration Model Curriculum. To Effectively Lead Modern Public Safety Organizations And The Various Components Within Them, Individuals Must Possess A Solid Understanding Of The Always-Changing Issues That Face The Fire And Emergency Medical Services. The Second Edition Of Fire And Emergency Services Administration: Management And Leadership Practices Has Been Completely Updated To Deliver The Very Latest Information Needed To Understand These Challenges And Will Assist Managers In Making The Proper Decisions That Can Impact All Aspects Of Their Organization. The Second Edition Features: Expanded Emphasis On Management And Leadership Of EMS Operations. Updated Budgeting Financial Strategies, Including Advice On How To Overcome Shrinking Budgets And Economic Downturn. New Guidance On Hiring And Diversity. Expanded Coverage On Training, Education, And Fire Fighter Safety. The Following Features Are Incorporated Throughout The Second Edition: Chapter Objectives: FESHE Objectives And Knowledge Objectives Are Listed At The Beginning Of Each Chapter, Including Page References. Case Studies: Real-Life Incidents Help Stimulate Student Discussion And Highlight Important Concepts. Facts And Figures: Provides Useful And Interesting History, Facts, And Other Research Relating To The Fire And Emergency Services. Words Of Wisdom: Presents Powerful And Informative Quotes From Organizational Leaders And Experts In Their Fields. Chief Officer Tips: Targeted Advice To Deal With Common Administrative Issues And Introduce Techniques To Implement Change. Chapter Activities: End-Of-Chapter Fire And EMS Activities Reinforce Important Concepts And Improve Students' Comprehension.

Fire and Emergency Services Administration: Management and Leadership Practices, Third Edition, provides aspiring and current chief officers who administer, manage, or lead fire, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue, and/or emergency management organizations with the knowledge to make policy decisions and the skills needed to lead their organizations through progressive change. The core principle of the program is focused on problem solving through persuasion, influence, and developing internal and external cooperation processes to achieve the organization's mission. Real-world perspective bridges the gap between theory of management and leadership practices and the application of those vital skills. The fire and emergency services profession has made many progressive changes in equipment, training, and funding, but the job of making improvements is never complete. This text provides the knowledge needed by chief officers and their staff to identify and implement progressive change that will help keep fire fighters safe while providing the best public fire and emergency services. This text is an integral resource for officers, those studying for promotion, individuals taking civil service examinations, fire science students, and existing practitioners. It is part of an integrated teaching and learning system that combines dynamic features and content to support instructors and to help prepare students for their leadership career in the fire and emergency services.