The U.S. Fire Administration’s (USFA) National Fire Academy (NFA) has vacancies in its R0763 New Executive Chief Officer resident course held at the NETC campus in Emmitsburg, Maryland, April 6-11, May 11-16 and June 15-20.
This 6-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first-time executive chief officer and chief officers who desire a leadership position in their agency. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of an executive chief officer such as:
- Leadership and management.
- Politics and the role of an executive chief officer.
- Planning.
- Liability and risk management.
- Financial management and capital asset planning.
- Human resources management.
- Collaboration, cooperation and community engagement.
How to Apply:
- Click here for course information and a link to apply.
- Apply using the electronic application form available on the NETC Online Admissions application website.
- Obtain electronic approval from the head of your sponsoring organization.
- Do not plan to participate in a course until the Admissions Office has notified you in writing.
If you need help completing your application, contact their Admissions office Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST at 800-238-3358, ext. 1035, or by email [email protected].