Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking
Course Hours: 16.0 Hours
Course Description
This two-day course introduces public safety officers to concepts and methods foundational to successful supervisors. Students (firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, communications officers, etc.) will continue to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to public safety leaders. The curriculum is designed both for current supervisors and for individuals preparing to step into a supervisory role. Topics include: Mindset, Thinking Processes, Influences on Thinking and Decision-Making, Decision-Making Styles, Characteristics of Effective Decision-Makers, Imagination, Creativity, and Innovation, Fostering Creativity, Strategies for Creating Innovation, Techniques of Persuasion and Influence, Analytical, Political and Critical Thinking, and The Supervisor's Role in Identifying and Solving Problems.
Prerequisites
Who Should Attend
This course is primarily intended for firefighters and other public safety officers who are front-line supervisors, acting officers, or pursuing a promotion to a supervisory position within the next 18 months. The secondary audience includes public safety management and chief officers.
Special Notes
Application For FEMA Credit: In addition to the Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) application process, students are eligible to also apply for a training certificate from The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / National Fire Academy (NFA) for completing this course. To apply for FEMA / NFA credit, students will need to use their FEMA student ID and apply through the following online process (students may need to press Ctrl with their cursor over the link): https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication/staticforms/startapplication.aspx The online FEMA application will open the day before the class and be open fourteen days after the class concludes. Failure to turn in an application will result in students not receiving FEMA credit for the course. To obtain a SID: 1. Register at https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid 2. Select "Need a FEMA SID?" on the right side of the screen. 3. Follow the instructions to create your account. 4. Students will receive an email with their SID. Save this number in a secure location. Use the SID in place of the SSN.
| Name | Start Date | End Date | Location | Time | Course Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 06/09/2026 | 06/10/2026 | Lagrange Fire Department | 08:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAF26384 | Register |
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 06/11/2026 | 06/12/2026 | Barrow County Fire Department | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAF26532 | Register |
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 08/12/2026 | 08/13/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | FFAA26533 | Register |
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 08/19/2026 | 08/20/2026 | Chatham County Fire Department | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 11/16/2026 | 11/17/2026 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 02/03/2027 | 02/04/2027 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 06/07/2027 | 06/08/2027 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 10/18/2027 | 10/19/2027 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |
| Leadership in Supervision 2: Perspectives in Thinking | 10/20/2027 | 10/21/2027 | GPSTC, FORSYTH | 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. | TBA | Coming Soon |