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It is expected that students will spend 2 to 3 hours, minimally, outside of the classroom/laboratory performing course related work such as readings, research, homework assignments, practica, studio work, and other academic work for every hour of instruction spent in the classroom/laboratory.
This course details the public education planning process and the importance of effective community and media relations in carrying out the mission of public agencies. It places special emphasis on handling customer service and customer relations issues, research, ethics, and communication. The culmination of this course may be a tour of a media facility such as a television or radio station, or a newspaper production facility, an interview with a media reporter, or another appropriate activity. This course provides instruction commensurate with most recommendations of NFPA Standard 1041, Public Fire and Life Safety Educator, Levels I and II, and FEMA's Public Information Officer program. This course is cross-listed as EMGT 1350 Public Sector Community Relations and Customer Service and FIRE 1350 Public Sector Community Relations and Customer Service. Students who have taken the course under the alternative course ID should not take this course. (2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the systems available for the management of disaster incidents. Students will examine such topics as disaster management history, organization, terminology, resources, responsibilities, and responses to specific types of incidents such as fire, flooding, severe weather, and terrorism.
(3 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
Prerequisite: Second year standing in Emergency Planning and Administration program or permission of instructor.
This course provides in-service students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained through this and other courses. Students will examine problems and current issues facing the emergency service and propose a solution to one of these problems/issues. While some topics may vary from year to year, typical issues discussed include hiring practices, motivation and discipline, needs assessment and planning, legal issues, current legislative issues, and unfunded mandates. This course is cross-listed as EMGT 2490 Emergency Management Problem Analysis and FIRE 2490 Fire Service Problem Analysis. Students who have taken the course under the alternative course ID should not take this course. (2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]
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