B.S. in Fire Protection Services

Western Illinois University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 43.0202

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B.S. in Fire Protection Services

Western Illinois University

Bachelor's DegreeCIP: 43.0202

No description available.

Skills & Competencies

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringWritingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingSocial PerceptivenessInstructingActive LearningService OrientationLearning StrategiesManagement of Personnel ResourcesSystems Evaluation

Knowledge

Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingLaw and GovernmentPublic Safety and SecurityMathematicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesBuilding and ConstructionMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyEconomics and AccountingBiology

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityNear VisionInformation OrderingMathematical Reasoning

Tasks

Assign firefighters to jobs at strategic locations to facilitate rescue of persons and maximize appl
Provide emergency medical services as required, and perform light to heavy rescue functions at emerg
Assess nature and extent of fire, condition of building, danger to adjacent buildings, and water sup
Deploy and monitor drones for aerial surveillance and assessment of fire situations.
Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions fo
Present lectures and conduct discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual
Supervise and monitor students' use of tools and equipment.
Identify environmental contamination sources.
Coordinate on-site activities for environmental cleanup or remediation projects to ensure compliance
Identify and apply for project funding.
Coordinate or direct development, energy assessment, engineering, or construction activities to ensu
Manage wind project costs to stay within budget limits.
Lead or support negotiations involving tax agreements or abatements, power purchase agreements, land
Supervise employees or subcontractors to ensure quality of work or adherence to safety regulations o
Train or coordinate the training of employees in operations, safety, environmental issues, or techni
Track and maintain records for wind operations, such as site performance, downtime events, parts usa
Coordinate or conduct internal investigations of problems such as employee theft and violations of c
Administer systems and programs to reduce loss, maintain inventory control, or increase safety.
Review loss prevention exception reports and cash discrepancies to ensure adherence to guidelines.
Report violations of compliance or regulatory standards to duly authorized enforcement agencies as a
Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.
Discuss emerging compliance issues to ensure that management and employees are informed about compli
Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new pro
Review all regulatory agency submission materials to ensure timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness,
Direct the preparation and submission of regulatory agency applications, reports, or correspondence.
Develop and review regulatory strategies, development plans, and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize i
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate ac
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOffice suite softwareElectronic mail softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareCompliance softwareDocument management softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareGeographic information systemComputer aided design CAD softwareEnterprise application integration softwareAccounting softwareHelpdesk or call center softwareComputer based training softwareWord processing softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareOperating system softwareSpreadsheet softwareFacilities management softwareProject management softwareInternet browser softwareData base management system softwareContent workflow software

Tools

Aerial lifting apparatusAir bag lifting systemsAir chiselsAir purifying respiratorsAll terrain vehicles ATVAluminum laddersAmbu bagsAutomated external defibrillators AEDAutomatic blood pressure cuffsBackboardsBackfiring fuseesBackpack pumpsBody harnessesBolt cuttersBomb response vehiclesAir chisel setsAir pressure regulatorsAir ratchetsArm board stabilizersAutoclave sterilizersAutomotive stethoscopesBall gaugesBattery conductance testersBlowdryersBoot clamp pliersBrake bleedersBrake disc micrometersBrake drum lathesBrake drum micrometersBrake shoe adjusting gauges

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