Course detail: New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues NFA F0760

This two-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first-time fire chief or chief officer who desires a leadership position in their department. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief.

This course will help the new fire chief or fire department leadership with explaining the fire chief's scope of duties, how a successful fire chief navigates the local political environment to effectively influence public policy and describe resources available to them in the performance of their official duties.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email kufire@ku.edu or call 866-804-8841 at least two weeks before the first day of the event.

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