All professionals need quality programs that offer opportunities to focus on personal leadership and problem solving. Two executive programs are available to meet those needs, with one created for elected and agency officials and the other designed for fire service professionals. To better understand their roles during a disaster, senior elected or agency officials may select among workshops and courses for all-hazards preparedness, and public information in an all-hazards incident. For fire service professionals who want to become outstanding leaders in the fire services community, courses include all levels of the Texas Fire Officer Program and the Fire Service Chief Executive Officer Program. The annual Leadership Development Symposium allows fire and EMS service staff and command to receive up-to-date information on leadership, management, safety, budgeting and other topics relevant to these challenging times.
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| AWR375 | Risk Management for After School Activities and Interscholastic Athletics | Quick View Course Description
AWR375 – Risk Management for After School Activities and Interscholastic AthleticsThe goal of this course is to enhance the safety and security awareness of individuals responsible for organizing, supervising, and supporting after school activities and interscholastic athletics. This innovative training will provide an online platform for learning while improving the awareness level of security and resilience within school districts and communities hosting special events and interscholastic athletics. This course was developed in a partnership effort between The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS4) and the TEEX National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (NERRTC). Full course information and schedule Contact InformationNational Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center |
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| MGT312 | Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards Preparedness | Quick View Course Description
MGT312 – Senior Officials Workshop for All-Hazards PreparednessThis course provides a forum to discuss strategic and executive-level issues related to all-hazard disaster preparedness, to share proven strategies and best practices, and to enhance coordination among officials responsible for emergency response and recovery from a disaster. This workshop integrates a multimedia scenario and vignettes that highlight key issues and facilitates executive-level discussion of the United States’ National Strategy for Homeland Security. Additionally, the forum provides an opportunity to apply lessons learned from past local and national all-hazards disasters. This course includes seven distinct modules incorporating lecture, discussion, and a practical exercise. Each module focuses on a key component of disaster preparedness, such as Culture of Preparedness, Integrated Partnerships, Organizing for Success, Crisis Communications, etc. Within the various modules are opportunities for group interaction and discussion. The final module of the course is designed to provide the participants the opportunity to develop an action plan or to-do list for follow-up consideration and action. The practical exercise consists of an expanding incident, designed specifically to address the local community’s needs or concerns. Participants are provided information and periodic updates, after which they are given a list of questions to consider and discuss. Through these updates, the incident builds upon itself until it reaches a mass casualty/catastrophic level, thereby overwhelming the normal capabilities of the local jurisdiction and challenging the participants to consider their local policies, resources, and limitations. This workshop provides a unique opportunity for local or regional executives to share strategies and coordinate plans for emergency preparedness and response. This workshop is an effective process for discussing executive-level issues with leaders from the agencies involved in all levels of the emergency management structure. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSteve Keim |
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| MGT318 | Public Information in an All-Hazards Incident | Quick View Course Description
MGT318 – Public Information in an All-Hazards IncidentThis course examines the role of public information in all-hazards incident management and provides practical training in crisis communication techniques. In a major incident, it is imperative that community leaders, incident managers, and Public Information Officers (PIOs) are prepared to communicate with the public through traditional and social media. The course consists of three modules. The first module reviews the topics of terrorism, Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), national response structures, incident management, and government and agency roles. Participants learn about the passing of information to the public in a WMD, terrorism, or other all-hazards incident and the function of joint information operations. The second module covers issues unique to interacting with members of the media to help you build more effective relationships and avoid common mistakes when providing information to the press and public. The module includes a mock press conference exercise in which the class is broken into groups to prepare for and conduct press conferences based on fictional WMD, terrorism, and all-hazards incident scenarios. These scenarios are taken from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Planning Scenarios. The third module introduces the crisis communication life cycle and crisis communication planning. A six-phase cycle is discussed, with public information objectives and key actions for managing each phase provided. Participants learn how to create a crisis communication plan and develop a crisis communication team to execute it. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSteve Keim |
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| MGT340 | Crisis Leadership | Quick View Course Description
MGT340 – Crisis LeadershipThe Crisis Leadership seminar is an executive-level The seminar is a facilitated, free-flowing discussion of · · Mayhem · The · The Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSteve Keim |
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| Course Number | Title | Description | Funding Option | Delivery Type | Division |
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| AWR375 | Risk Management for After School Activities and Interscholastic Athletics | Quick View Course Description
AWR375 – Risk Management for After School Activities and Interscholastic AthleticsThe goal of this course is to enhance the safety and security awareness of individuals responsible for organizing, supervising, and supporting after school activities and interscholastic athletics. This innovative training will provide an online platform for learning while improving the awareness level of security and resilience within school districts and communities hosting special events and interscholastic athletics. This course was developed in a partnership effort between The University of Southern Mississippi’s National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (USM/NCS4) and the TEEX National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center (NERRTC). Full course information and schedule Contact InformationNational Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center |
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| FOP100 | NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I | Quick View Course Description
FOP100 – NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IThis course is designed for the first-line company officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter four “Fire Officer I”. It is designed around classroom lectures and group exercises to improve your abilities to manage a single fire company. This includes responsibilities such as the development of an Incident Action Plan (IAP), personnel management and mentoring, and community relations. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighter’s and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA). Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSean Fay |
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| FOP200 | NFPA 1021 Fire Officer II | Quick View Course Description
FOP200 – NFPA 1021 Fire Officer IIThis course is designed to meet the needs of the mid-level officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five “Fire Officer II.” It is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage multiple fire companies. This includes responsibilities such as strategic planning and operations, personnel development, and organizational communications. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) through reciprocity. In addition, participants can apply for certification through State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association (SFFMA). Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSean Fay |
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| FOP300 | FIre Officer III (NFPA 1021) | Quick View Course Description
FOP300 – FIre Officer III (NFPA 1021)This course meets the needs of fire executive management and satisfies the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter six “Fire Officer 3”. The course is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage a fire service organization. The course emphasizes community/government relations, model planning, budgeting, human resources, trends and support organizations, and emergency service delivery. The course includes a written project that requires you to develop a strategic plan. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and project based testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) reciprocity. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSean Fay |
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| FOP340 | NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III/IV Combination | Quick View Course Description
FOP340 – NFPA 1021 Fire Officer III/IV CombinationThis course meets the needs of fire executive management and satisfies the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapters six “Fire Officer 3” and seven “Fire Officer 4”. The course is designed around classroom lectures and group interactive exercises to improve your abilities to manage a fire service organization. The course emphasizes community/government relations, model planning, budgeting, human resources, trends and support organizations, and emergency service delivery. The course includes a written project that requires you to develop a strategic plan. Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and project based testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) reciprocity. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSean Fay |
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| FOP400 | Fire Officer IV(NFPA1021) | Quick View Course Description
FOP400 – Fire Officer IV(NFPA1021)This course meets the needs of fire executive management and satisfies the requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and project based testing. Participants that receive a Pro Board certification are eligible for certification through Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) reciprocity. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSean Fay |
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| LDR001 | TEEX- Leadership Development Symposium | Quick View Course Description
LDR001 – TEEX- Leadership Development SymposiumThis Leadership Symposium is designed to provide continuing education and professional development for managers and leaders across a broad range of subjects focused on supervision, management, human resource management, and leadership issues. Sessions are presented by nationally recognized authorities and subject matter experts. Sessions are designed to challenge and stimulate discussion and to prepare leaders/managers for the challenges of today and tomorrow affecting organizational and/or unit capabilities. Keep up with the latest information at our event site. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSean Fay |
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| LDR500 | Fire Service Chief Executive Officer | Quick View Course Description
LDR500 – Fire Service Chief Executive OfficerTEEX Emergency Services Training Institute and the Texas A&M Mays Business School are proud to offer an executive development capstone program for chief officers. The Fire Service Chief Executive Officer Program (FSCEO) is delivered by professors from the Mays Business School and is designed to provide advanced level professional development to sharpen leadership skills of executives within the fire service. Upon completion of the program you will receive the designation of FSCEO and will join the alumni of the many professionals who have graduated the program. Additionally, graduates will receive a framed Fire Service Chief Executive Officer certificate and coin from TEEX and Texas A&M University. Admission to the program will be on a competitive basis through an application process. Application Period for October 2022 Class: NOW CLOSED & FULL 2023 Class Dates- May 8th-12th, 2023 (Application period will be February 1st-22nd, 2023) October 23rd-27th (Application period will be June 1st-22nd, 2023) General Program Questions: FAQ’s HERE Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSean Fay |
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| LFI100 | NFPA 1041 Live Fire Instructor | Quick View Course Description
LFI100 – NFPA 1041 Live Fire InstructorThis course is designed for firefighting personnel qualified to become live fire instructors and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041 Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 7, “Live Fire Instructor.” It is designed around classroom lectures, group discussions, and group exercises to enhance skills needed to act as a live fire instructor and safely provide live fire training to emergency responders. You will develop skills such as applying safety guidelines and implementing live fire training procedures before, during, and after training evolutions Upon completion of this course you are eligible to take the National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board) written exam and skills testing. Full course information and schedule Contact InformationSean Fay |
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