FIRE 2603 - Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43352,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Carl DeCarlo
Email: cdecarlo01@ysu.edu
Course Description
2603. Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Administration. This course introduces the student to the organization and management of a fire and emergency services department and the relationship of government agencies to the fire service. Emphasis is placed on fire and emergency services ethics and leadership from the perspective of the company officer. Prereq.: FIRE 1504, FIRE 1505, and FIRE 1521. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Introduction to Fire and Emergency Services (6th edition) | Klinoff | 978-1284180152 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | Klinoff chapter 1 | Discussion, Assignment, and Quizzes | |
| 10/26 | Klinoff chapters 2 and 3 | Discussion, Quizzes, and Journal | |
| 11/2 | Klinoff chapters 4 and 5 | Discussion, Quizzes, and Assignment | |
| 11/9 | Klinoff chapters 6 and 7 | Discussion, Quizzes, and Journal | |
| 11/16 | Klinoff chapters 8 and 9 | Discussion, Quizzes, and Assignment | |
| 11/23 | Klinoff chapters 10 and 11 | DIscussion, Quizzes, and Journal | |
| 11/30 | Klinoff chapter 12 | Discussion, Assignment, Journal, and Final Project |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.