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 from City fire departments must be recommended by their City Manager.  If you want to attend the program submit a request, through your Fire Chief, to the City Manager.  The City Manager’s office will contact RTC at (858) 550-0040 to submit the registration.  Applicants from fire districts must be recommended by their Fire Chief.  The Fire Chief’s office will call RTC to submit the registration.