FRM101 - Fire & Rescue Management Institute
Course Overview
Due to high demand, we are currently developing a second FRMI cohort that will include a combination of live online sessions (via Zoom), asynchronous coursework, and up to three in-person days (including graduation).
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A professional development certificate program designed for company officers, chief officers, and future leaders within the fire service. The Fire Rescue Management Institute is presented in conjunction with the Fire Safety Engineering Technology Program at UNC Charlotte.
The Fire & Rescue Management Institute is a professional development certificate program designed for company officers, chief officers, and future leaders within the fire service. Fire & Rescue professionals in managerial and supervisory roles are expected to be team leaders and must possess the ability to guide their staff in the achievement of department, division, or unit goals.
In today’s ever-changing work environment--workforce diversity, employee retention, the impact of sociological events, and the need for strategic planning--the demands placed upon those in a management role are many and increasingly more complex. The Fire & Rescue Management Institute was developed to address these needs through a comprehensive and content-rich curriculum designed by current leaders in the field of Fire & Rescue Services.
Additional Information
This offering is delivered as a fully in-person program and reflects the original Fire & Rescue Management Institute experience.
- Attend sessions on-site
- Engage in face-to-face instruction and discussion
- Participate in a structured, immersive learning environment
The curriculum is organized into key areas of leadership and management development:
- Leadership & Team Building
- Management Skills & Personnel Management
- Strategic Planning
- Communication Skills
Courses are delivered in a modular format, allowing participants to build and apply skills across these core areas.
- Structured professional development led by experienced Fire & Rescue leaders
- Practical leadership and management skill development
- Application of concepts to real-world Fire & Rescue environments
- Learning alongside peers from a range of departments and regions
The in-person format creates strong opportunities for connection and collaboration with Fire & Rescue personnel from paid and volunteer organizations across the Southeast.
- Company officers and chief officers
- Fire & Rescue personnel preparing for leadership roles
- Individuals seeking to strengthen management and supervisory skills
- Personnel from career, volunteer, and industrial fire service organizations
Prerequisites
Participants must have:
- A high school diploma
- A minimum of two years of Fire & Rescue experience (volunteer or paid service)
Need More Flexibility?
A hybrid (online + in-person) format is also available for participants who need greater flexibility while still engaging in the full program experience. Learn more here: FMO101 - Fire & Rescue Management Institute Online
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Course Materials
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Advisory Board
Course curriculum is developed in consultation with our Fire & Rescue Management Institute Advisory Board of subject matter experts, faculty, and industry practitioners.
Since the program’s inception, over 500 fire service administrators have graduated from the Fire & Rescue Management Institute representing the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee.