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O0760 New Fire Chief: Challenging Issues - 09/02/2026 to 09/03/2026 - Jefferson Parish Fire Training Center - NFA0100

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Brief Description: This 2-day course is designed to develop the skills necessary for the first-time fire chief.

Full Description: This 2-day course is designed to develop the managerial, administrative and leadership skills necessary for the first-time fire chief or chief officer who desires a leadership position in their department. This course addresses critical knowledge and skills pertaining to the responsibilities of a fire chief.
Topics covered include:
• Local politics and the role of the chief officer.
• Liability and risk management.
• Resources and items of knowledge needed to become a first-time leader in a new position in an agency.

Training Location: Jefferson Parish Training Center
3221 River Rd.
Westwego, LA 70094 (Jefferson County)

Resources Required: Prerequisites
ICS-100-level (Q0462) and ICS-200-level (Q0463) training, available through NFA Online. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
It is recommended that all students bring a laptop or tablet.