Management in the Fire Service

Management in the Fire Service, 5th Edition, prepares fire officers for administrative and operational leadership. The textbook meets and exceeds the curriculum objectives for the National Fire Academy Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education course in Principles of Fire Service Administration.

The text addresses core operational and administrative responsibilities, including incident command, preincident planning, training, and fire prevention. Coverage also examines employee relations, personnel management, and the stewardship of physical and financial resources.

Adopted across colleges and universities nationwide, the volume features case studies at the end of each chapter to help students practice applying key administrative and leadership concepts.