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Supervising Emergency Medical Services (SEMS) F0146

Training Specialist


Michael Stern
301-447-1253

Delivery type


2-day off-campus

ACE recommendation


ACE has not yet reviewed this new course

This 2-day course provides an introduction to the knowledge, skills and abilities required to navigate current emergency medical services (EMS) management issues and the challenges in moving from EMS provider to EMS supervisor.

Course topics and activities include:

  • The transition to leadership.
  • Time and task management.
  • Communication.
  • Information and technology.
  • Talent management.
  • Health and safety.

First-line supervisors who are responsible for field or station supervision of EMS response personnel. These supervisors are responsible for ensuring the daily operational schedules, assignments, personnel and resources.

Personnel eligible for, acting in, or on a promotion list for this rank/capacity will be considered with a letter from the agency head (chief) stating such.

Incident Command System (ICS)-100-level and ICS-200-level training.  Chief’s signature attests that the applicant has completed the ICS level 100 and 200 required training.

Upcoming offerings

Email or call the official under Contact(s) if you are interested in attending a course.
Dates Availability Location Contact(s) CCP
May 20 - 21, 2024 Cancelled College Park, Maryland
Todd Dyche
Coordinator
MFRI
301-729-0431
tdyche@umd.edu
Jack Beall
Coordinator
MFRI
410-758-2112
jbeall@umd.edu
CCP
May 20 - 21, 2024 Cancelled College Park, Maryland
Todd Dyche
Coordinator
MFRI
301-729-0431
tdyche@umd.edu
Jack Beall
Coordinator
MFRI
410-758-2112
jbeall@umd.edu
CCP
August 27 - 28, 2024 Williston, North Dakota
Robert Knuth
Training Director
ND Firefighter's Association
701-516-4457
rknuth@nd.gov
Corey Johnson
Assistant Chief
Williston Fire Department
701-572-3400
coreyj@ci.williston.nd.us
CCP
April 26 - 27, 2025 Columbia, South Carolina
Mike Dunlap
Education Specialist, SC NFA Coordinator
South Carolina Fire Academy
803-563-1265
mike.dunlap@llr.sc.gov
Bonita Watters
Curriculum Manager
South Carolina Fire Academy
803-896-4074
bonita.watters@llr.sc.gov
CCP