Course Description
This course focuses on the functions of government, particularly emphasizing local government. The service delivery part can be adapted to particular services. The first version of this course was designed for fire services and the last unit concentrates on this service. However the course can be adapted to other municipal services merely by altering the last lesson and the last assignment.
The first three units take an historical approach to local government in Canada. Following a general historical analysis of the rise of the nation-state, the first unit concentrates on the municipal reform era of the early twentieth century. The second unit considers the period from the Depression of the 1930s to the 1980s. The third unit considers the last 15 to 20 years. The final unit examines the relationship between fire departments and their local governments.
Notes
Fire Officer Certification: Is one of four required courses for Fire Officer IV. Must have earned Fire Officer III from us and all grades must be 70% or higher. Self-serve tracking of progress towards Fire Officer IV Accreditation is available. To request enrolment in CE0100 Fire Officer IV Accreditation Track, email openlearning@dal.ca.
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The Faculty of OLCD recommends an intermediate level of English language proficiency for the most effective learning and participation in our online and face-to-face courses. A list of minimum recommended scores on some common English tests can be found on our website. If you have questions about your English language proficiency and ability to succeed in this course, please contact openlearning@dal.ca.
Prerequisites
In order to use this elective course toward the Certificate in Fire Service Administration you must first complete the Certificate in Fire Service Leadership program. In some cases special permission may be granted from the program director to take this as an 'isolated' course (not used toward the CFSA certificate).
Prerequisite: Completion of the "Certificate in Fire Service Leadership"
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Advanced Certificate in Fire Service Administration : Elective
- Fire Officer IV Accreditation Track : Required (4)
- Certificate in Fire Service Administration : Electives (3)
- Certificate in Fire Service Administration: Strategic Planning : Required (9 courses)