FSC 273 - Leadership IV for Fire Service Executives

1. Explain the multiple relationships of a fire department and its local community.
2. Develop a plan for networking with public and private agencies and community organizations.

1. Identify the political and business processes of the local municipality and their legal aspects.
2. Synthesize local, state, national, and international trends of the fire service.

1. Local Fire Department and City Government Relationship
   1. Sources of social stability
   2. Economic development
   3. Power structures
   4. Dealing with multiple constituencies
2. Local Policy Development
   1. Social engineering
   2. Relevant operations to the culture and community
3. How Local Educational Systems Work
   1. Kindergarten through 12^th grade (K-12)
   2. Community colleges
   3. Universities
4. Legal Aspects of City and Department Procedures
   1. Employment
   2. American for Disabilities Act (ADA)
   3. Liability
   4. Risk management
5. Networking and Community Relations
   1. Techniques of networking
   2. Partnerships
6. Relations with Local and State Fire Service Providers
   1. Pima County fire chiefs
   2. State fire marshal
7. National and International Fire Service Providers