05-03-2009, 03:49 PM
Judy,
Perhaps what you were recalling was the 2 ACE reviewed courses below that are offered online through -National Emergency Training Center
National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
(NFA) is one of two schools at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), a
training facility that offers training opportunities in all-hazards leadership, command, prevention, and emergency
response. The NFA is co-located at NETC with the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Situated on a 107-acre
campus in Emmitsburg, MD, the two institutions maintain nineteen fully-equipped classrooms and can
accommodate up to 1,000 students with housing for more than 540.
The National Fire Academy, in partnership with State and metropolitan fire service organizations, offers on- and
off-campus courses, including web delivery through NFA Online.
Both institutions develop and deliver training sponsored by the program offices in the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Web Address: U.S. Fire Administration for NFA Students & Instructors
URL: U.S. Fire Administration for NFA Students & Instructors
Fire Service Supervision: Self Study
ACE Number: NNFA-0145
Credit Type: Course
Version 2
Course Number: Q318
Course Title: Fire Service Supervision: Self Study
Location: National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
Length: 13 hours (self-study).
Version Dates: 07/01/2003 - Present
Description: 13 hours (self-study). Student will be able to describe techniques for identifying and
alleviating stress upon an individual; develop strategies for improving time management;
and explain techniques for effective interpersonal communications, motivating,
counseling, and coaching subordinates, and conflict resolution.
Objective: To introduce public safety services managers and supervisors to principles and
techniques of personal and personnel management.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe
techniques for identifying and alleviating stress upon an individual; develop strategies
for improving time management; and explain techniques for effective interpersonal
communications, motivating, counseling, and coaching subordinates, and conflict
resolution.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are stress management, time management,
interpersonal communications, employee motivation, counseling and coaching, conflict
resolution, and group dynamics. Methods of instruction include case studies,
computer-assisted instruction, individual activities. Method of evaluation includes
self-tests and a final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational or lower division baccalaureate/associate category, 1 semester hour in
Personnel or Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration,
Behavioral Science, Fire Science, Fire Administration, Law Enforcement, or Criminal
Justice (7/03) (12/08).
Self-Study Course for Community Safey Educators
ACE Number: NNFA-0149
Credit Type: Course
Version 1
Course Number: Q118
Course Title: Self-Study Course for Community Safey Educators
Location: National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
Length: Self-paced (average time 17.5 hours).
Version Dates: 05/01/2000 - Present
Description: SELF-PACED (AVERAGE TIME 17.5 HRS.) Student will be able to understand and explain
various aspects of community safety education; develop a coalition strategy; locate
resources; and evaluate community safety education programs.
Objective: To teach fire and emergency service personnel how to do a better job of planning,
implementing, and evaluating safety programs, particularly in working with various
people in the student's organization and within their community; to help students
understand some of the basic concepts about how to get started with an organization's
community safety education programs; and to assist students with some tips and
techniques on a variety of topics such as methods for locating partners to assist with
community education or techniques for locating resources for safety programs. The
program is easy-reading, enjoyable and thought-provoking.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and
explain various aspects of community safety education; develop a coalition strategy;
locate resources; and evaluate community safety education programs.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are an overview of community safety education,
identifying fire and injury problems, finding a partner, developing a coalition strategy,
resources, implementation, and evaluation. Methods of instruction include exercises,
case studies, learner presentations/reports, reading, a workbook, exercises, and final
examination. The final examination is not proctored. NFA relies on its secure logon and
password procedures for validity of student outcomes.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1
semester hour in Fire Science, Adult Education, General Education, Public Health, or
Safety Studies (8/01) (6/05).
Perhaps what you were recalling was the 2 ACE reviewed courses below that are offered online through -National Emergency Training Center
National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
(NFA) is one of two schools at the National Emergency Training Center (NETC), a
training facility that offers training opportunities in all-hazards leadership, command, prevention, and emergency
response. The NFA is co-located at NETC with the Emergency Management Institute (EMI). Situated on a 107-acre
campus in Emmitsburg, MD, the two institutions maintain nineteen fully-equipped classrooms and can
accommodate up to 1,000 students with housing for more than 540.
The National Fire Academy, in partnership with State and metropolitan fire service organizations, offers on- and
off-campus courses, including web delivery through NFA Online.
Both institutions develop and deliver training sponsored by the program offices in the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Web Address: U.S. Fire Administration for NFA Students & Instructors
URL: U.S. Fire Administration for NFA Students & Instructors
Fire Service Supervision: Self Study
ACE Number: NNFA-0145
Credit Type: Course
Version 2
Course Number: Q318
Course Title: Fire Service Supervision: Self Study
Location: National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
Length: 13 hours (self-study).
Version Dates: 07/01/2003 - Present
Description: 13 hours (self-study). Student will be able to describe techniques for identifying and
alleviating stress upon an individual; develop strategies for improving time management;
and explain techniques for effective interpersonal communications, motivating,
counseling, and coaching subordinates, and conflict resolution.
Objective: To introduce public safety services managers and supervisors to principles and
techniques of personal and personnel management.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to describe
techniques for identifying and alleviating stress upon an individual; develop strategies
for improving time management; and explain techniques for effective interpersonal
communications, motivating, counseling, and coaching subordinates, and conflict
resolution.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are stress management, time management,
interpersonal communications, employee motivation, counseling and coaching, conflict
resolution, and group dynamics. Methods of instruction include case studies,
computer-assisted instruction, individual activities. Method of evaluation includes
self-tests and a final examination.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational or lower division baccalaureate/associate category, 1 semester hour in
Personnel or Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration,
Behavioral Science, Fire Science, Fire Administration, Law Enforcement, or Criminal
Justice (7/03) (12/08).
Self-Study Course for Community Safey Educators
ACE Number: NNFA-0149
Credit Type: Course
Version 1
Course Number: Q118
Course Title: Self-Study Course for Community Safey Educators
Location: National Emergency Training Center (NFA)
Length: Self-paced (average time 17.5 hours).
Version Dates: 05/01/2000 - Present
Description: SELF-PACED (AVERAGE TIME 17.5 HRS.) Student will be able to understand and explain
various aspects of community safety education; develop a coalition strategy; locate
resources; and evaluate community safety education programs.
Objective: To teach fire and emergency service personnel how to do a better job of planning,
implementing, and evaluating safety programs, particularly in working with various
people in the student's organization and within their community; to help students
understand some of the basic concepts about how to get started with an organization's
community safety education programs; and to assist students with some tips and
techniques on a variety of topics such as methods for locating partners to assist with
community education or techniques for locating resources for safety programs. The
program is easy-reading, enjoyable and thought-provoking.
Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and
explain various aspects of community safety education; develop a coalition strategy;
locate resources; and evaluate community safety education programs.
Instruction: Major topics covered in the course are an overview of community safety education,
identifying fire and injury problems, finding a partner, developing a coalition strategy,
resources, implementation, and evaluation. Methods of instruction include exercises,
case studies, learner presentations/reports, reading, a workbook, exercises, and final
examination. The final examination is not proctored. NFA relies on its secure logon and
password procedures for validity of student outcomes.
Credit Recommendation: In the vocational certificate or lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1
semester hour in Fire Science, Adult Education, General Education, Public Health, or
Safety Studies (8/01) (6/05).
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