We cover vital time management strategies tailored to the fire service.

This one-day course is targeted specifically at the fire service and includes lecture, case histories, demonstrations, individual exercises, group exercises, and open forum discussion. The course is fast paced and can be challenging, but we attempt to incorporate humor in a relaxed atmosphere. While note taking is encouraged, a student manual covers most critical points.

We address the following subject areas in detail:

• Symptoms of the inefficient use of time
• Common Time Management Fallacies
• Time Wasters and how to deal with them
  - At least 17 will be discussed
  - Emphasis will be placed on those
    identified by the class as most critical.
• The Difference Between Time Management Tools and Systems
• How to Choose Among Available Tools and Systems
• How to Make a Daily Plan
• How to Use a Daily Plan
  - Reacting to Events
  - Prioritizing on the Fly
  - Delegating
• Planning the Team Project
• Dealing with Mistakes
• The Difference Between Efficiency and Effectiveness
• The Paretto Principle
• Long Term Planning
  - Core Values
  - Prioritizing Core Values
  - Goal Setting
• Incorporating Goals into Daily Planning
• Competing Priorities
• Common Time Management Mistakes
• Classic Principles, Innovations, and Challenges