GOAL: To provide executive and management training to enhance the knowledge and skills of fire department executives

COURSE DESCRIPTION:This program is an executive development program designed for Division Chiefs, Battalion Chiefs, and Deputy Chiefs who are our future Fire Chiefs.  The program will focus on developing those skill sets that are critical to the success and job function of a Fire Chief as a Department Head.  The program will use adult, experience-based learning techniques.  Students can expect to be actively engaged in all aspects of the learning process. During the program, the small group process will be employed extensively. 

The students can expect to conduct research, do interviews and problem solve when confronted with situations that replicate the work place.   It is strongly recommended that participants bring a laptop computer to the session as there are a limited number provided at the training site.

Course content was developed by a Fire Executive Development Committee convened by the San Diego City County Managers Association (CCMA) comprised of:   

ENROLLMENT:  Applicants must be recommended by their City Manager.  If you are interested in attending the program, submit a request, through your Fire Chief, to the City Manager.  The City Manager’s office will forward the registration to SDRTC.