6 .- SCOL #2 - Monday, April 23, 1979 to Noon Friday, April 27

yi. a Fire Chief's Administrative Responsibilities If] - This is a new course

for ® ~Following the same format as last years Fire Chief's Administrative Respon-
Sibilitics II and is desiqned for chi: ’s of departments and heads of
divisions for non-uniform personnel. Otto Jensen will be the instructor.

Subjects include:.

a. Assessment tab for Officer Candidates - A system that measures certain
behavioral Characteristics which are determined to be essential for a

. fire officer.

b. Fire Incident Reportina System - Accurately assesses and subsequently
Combats the fire problem through its use as a planning tool.

c. Computers for the Fire Service - tow fire departments have improved |
their operations in fire prevention, fire science and Emergency Medical

Services through the use of computers.

‘d. The Political Role of the Fire Chief - The need for the fire chief to
become involved, methods to énsure success.

e. Innovation and the Fire Service - Innovative concepts to make the job
/ mre etfective, :

f. Hazardous Materials - Who is responsible? How can we cope with it?

‘7 g. Subjects of Interest - Let's not re-invent the wheel - solve problems
through the experience of others.

2. Productive Fire Service Group Communications - The program will include the
purpose and nature of meetings, preparation for effective meetings, obtain-
~ tng group consensus, rules of order, dealing with problem people, preparing
effective agendas ,record keeping, effective boards and the leaders role
in the conference process. Classroom sessions and the participative pro-
. Ject workshop wil] be instructed by Tom Kanno.

3. Fire Fightina Tactics - Apnlied Concepts. A 32-hour course designed to
provide the basic insight into first-line fire operations at the company -
officer level. Each student will be led through a progressive session of
tactical components ranging from size-up to overhaul and will include such
ftems as usage of breathing apparatus, inside vs outside attack, strategic
concepts and others leading up to the application of learned materials
through practical problems.

. Guest speakers will be on hand to provide in-depth insight analysis into
specific tactical situations. Ken McAllister will be the instructor.
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.° 4. Planning and Conducting Training Sessions ‘- The course is designed for officers
~~ With administrative responsibilities in training. - The course wil] include:
5 identifying training requirements as established by state law, federal and
‘ other recognized standards, identifying types of training sessions, planning
ry and coordinating the training function, motivational techniques utilized,
and the requirements of training records. teil Good will be the instructor.
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LOCATION OF CO!MAND SCHOOL -
The 1979 Command School will again be at the THUNDERBIRD MOTOR INN, 1507 North

First Street, Yakima, Washington, 98901. Phone (509) 248-7850. All classes
will be held in the Thunderbird. .

When making reservations with the Thunderbird Motor Inn for rooms, notify
them that you are with the Command School to be sure of room reservations.
See attachment for other motels with first-class accommodations.

WHO CAN ATTEND

Fire officers from the rank of Captain to Chief. Captains having management
responsibility.

Classes will be filled in the order that the registration forms are received.
In the event your first request is filled, you will be placed in your second
and then third choice, .

REMEMBER, THESE COURSES WILL BE REPEATED IN FUTURE COMMAND SCHOOLS.

ADVANCED REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT REQUIRED

The registration fee for School #1 is $70.00 which includes lunches for April 2, 3,
4. 5, 6 and the banquet on April 4th, :