This course provides the supervisor with the conceptual foundation and framework for success in leadership roles by exploring creative, analytical, political and critical thinking perspectives. The course addresses skills needed for assessing situations from multiple perspectives, making critical decisions, fostering creativity and innovation, and using persuasion.
Prerequisites
- It is recommended that participants complete the following courses prior to taking the Leadership in Supervision: Perspectives in Thinking:
U.S. National Fire Academy (NFA)
- This course curriculum is developed and maintained by the National Fire Academy and is delivered in compliance with the standards of the National Fire Academy off-campus program. Courses are registered and approved through the Missouri Division of Fire Safety as the NFA State Training Partner. Upon successful completion of this course participants will receive a National Fire Academy certificate of completion.
Host: Ferguson Fire Department 200 South Florissant Road Ferguson MO 63135
Contact: Aaron Bockhorst at 314-313-6106 or abockhorst@fergusoncity.com
Sessions: April 23-24, 2025 09:00-17:00 both days
Partners: Missouri Division of Fire Safety
Funding provided by the Division of Fire Safety (DFS) and the Missouri Fire Safety Education / Advisory Commission. State Funding sources include the DFS General Revenue (GR) Fire Training Fund and Fire Education Fund.
