Educational Programs

Problem Solving
A fast-paced review of how to attack problems head on. Dr. Carter will cover his format in a step-by-step manner and then move into a series of interactive problem-solving examples. 60-120 Minutes

Budgeting for Fire Department Success
Budgeting and its impact upon fire department operations. Dr. Carter will describe the types of budgeting systems currently in use, and show how to maximize your potential for future success. 60 minutes

Fire Department Staffing and Funding
How many times have you wanted to tell your town managers just what you need? And how many times have you failed to find the right words to convey your message. Dr. Carter can help you prepare a message to tell government exactly what you need and why. 60-120 minutes

Long Range Planning for Future Fire Service Success
The future lies right out there in front of us. Are you ready for the changes that will surely come your way. Dr. Carter will arm you with some planning tips that will help you get ready. 60-120 Minutes

Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics:
Harry Carter's Eight Step Method to Fireground Command
Harry Carter will provide you with a fast paced view of effective fireground operations using the 8-step method he developed for his new IFSTA textbook, Fire Fighting Strategy and Tactics. Let others teach you how to manage, Harry will teach you the nuts and bolts of firefighting. 90-180 Minutes depending on your needs

Fire Department Organization and Administration
Harry Carter will deliver a modern view of what organizations are and how you can better function within them. This course can run from 3-12 hours depending on your individual and organizational requirements. He can tailor it to your needs.

SWOT Workshop
Dr. Carter will assist you in a complete analysis of your emergency service organization. His Strength – Weaknesses – Opportunities – Threats session will allow you to develop a vision, mission, goals and objectives for your organization, based upon an evaluation of your organization.

Tactics for Organizational Change
Using his management of change text, Dr. Carter will assist you in the development of your organizational change strategy, using his proven Five-Step Method for Organizational Change. Through a series of lectures and practical studies, you learn how to embrace change.

Teamwork: The Key to Organizational Success
If your organization doesn't play well together, you will never achieve any sort of operational success. Dr. Carter will share the secrets of creating an effective team.

Running a Volunteer/Combination Fire Department
Dr. Carter will share the many experiences he has gained over the past 40 years in the emergency service world. This program will help you to acquire and improve the many skills so necessary to success in the operation and administration of your volunteer or smaller combination fire department.

The Decline and Fall of the Volunteer Fire Service?
Dr. Carter will discuss the major findings of his critical research into the problems with retaining members of the volunteer fire service.  He will discuss the leadership, economic, organizational, personal, and interpersonal problems which are causing many people to vote with their feet and leave the volunteer fire service.

The Emergency Service Instructor as a Change Agent
Each instructor occupies a unique place in the life of their organization.  Because they are charged with the training of their people, it is critical that they have the most up-to-date information and ideas with which to deliver their training programs.  They should be able to create an environment wherein change becomes an accepted part of life.  Dr. Carter will help you to understand and apply this concept.

We can also tailor any program to your situational needs.