Fire Service Institute
"The ASU Fire Service Institute has developed an outstanding personal development and future oriented program that can be of great benefit to present and future fire service leaders and their organizations. I highly recommend it."
Cliff Jones, Fire Chief
Tempe, Arizona
"The Fire Service Institute has provided our management team with a clearer vision of the direction we need to take in order to survive and prosper into the new millennium."
William Peterson, Fire Chief
Plano, Texas
"The information disseminated during the program will help to broaden my management staff understanding of issues ranging from finance and budgets to organizational culture and partnerships. My entire staff of Captains and Chiefs will be required to attend future Institutes, and I encourage other Fire Chiefs to do the same."
Robert L. Biscoe, Fire Chief
Fire District of Sun City West, Arizona
About the Institute:
The Arizona State University Fire Service Institute is designed to build the capacity of civilian and sworn fire and emergency services professionals, in government operated, fire and emergency services organizations.
In five days of highly interactive sessions, participants explore the dynamic nature of government and communities they serve, with a focus on strategic and operational issues that impact the current and future mission of the American Fire Service.
Institute presenters are a dedicated team of professionals, with the proven expertise and experience to facilitate learning, using techniques designed for adults. In highly participative sessions, command officers, designated company level officers and civilian managers will gain information, exchange ideas, and develop a plan for transforming classroom dialogue and learning into job-related action.
Topics:
- Critical Issues in the Fire Service
- The Politics of the Fire Service: National Trend and Local Impacts
- Building Effective Collaborations
- Leadership Approaches That Make The Difference
- Critical, Creative, and Transformational Thinking
- The Economics of the Fire Service
- Recruiting and Developing The Next Generations of Fire Service Professionals: Creating Realistic Expectations and Opportunities
- Positive Influence, Ethics, and Integrity
- Leaving A Legacy: It Begins on Day One
Customized Services and Sessions are offered to meet the specific needs of your department or district.
Who Should Attend:
The Fire Service Institute is specifically designed for command officers, company officers and civilian managers with a dedicated interest in professional development.
To Learn More:
Please contact Ina Wintrich, Director, Fire Service Institute, for additional information regarding the program, hotel information, or other issues. Ina can also be reached by telephone: (602) 496-1302.
