Application Requirements
1. Signed application from applicant and chief or designee.
2. Statement of interest from applicant. Students must have a basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Office prior to
attending class.
3. Letter of support from chief or designee. If more than one applicant from a department is being recommended the
chief or designee needs to identify applicants’ priority.
4. The Advisory Board will review applications. Applicant interviews may be conducted by the Advisory
Board for final consideration. Criteria will be prioritized by Rank, New Agencies, Promotional Potential.
Important Dates
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY September 7, 2018 FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION.
Advisory Board may conduct personal/phone interviews October/November 2018.
Applicants will be notified by December 12, 2018 for consideration into 2019 program.
Program Information, Registration and College Credit Information contact
JillAnne Bauer: 734.487.1590 or jillanne.bauer@emich.edu
Mail or email completed application to:
Eastern Michigan University
Center for Regional and National Security
School of Fire Staff and Command Executive Leadership
Program 16 Sill Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
jillanne.bauer@emich.edu
All classes will be held on the EMU main campus, located in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Orientation & Week 1 -- February 11-15
Graduation Friday, October 18, 2019
School of Fire Staff and Command Executive Leadership 2018 - 2019 Advisory Board
Kevin Sehlmeyer – State Fire Marshal
Chief Michael O’Brian – Brighton Area Fire Authority
Chief Ellen Taylor – Auburn Hills Fire Department
Commissioner Eric Jones – Detroit Fire Department
Chief Steve McGee – Groveland Township Fire Department
Chief Johnny Menifee – Southfield Fire Department
Chief Mike Evans – Detroit Metro Airport Fire Department
Ast. Chief Steve Apostal – Grand Traverse Metro Fire Dept.
Director Joshua Meier – Canton Township Public Safety
Chief Greg Flynn – West Bloomfield Fire Department
Chief Brian Ball – Delhi Township Fire Department
Chief Jon Unruh – Farmington Hills Fire Department
Ms. Julie Secontine – Attorney
Mr. Raymond Ahonen – Senior Acct Manager, Belfor Corp.
Dr. Dorothy McAllen – Faculty, EMU
JillAnne Bauer – Director, Center for Regional & National Security
*NOTE: Fees for this course do not cover cost for undergraduate or graduate college credits.
If you wish to receive college credit for this course current tuition and per-credit hour costs will apply.