Course Length : 80 hours with Online, Video Presentations with Instructor & In-class examination components
Course Description:
This course provides the current Fire Officer and aspiring officers timely information that aids in their daily performance as a company officer. Topics covered include Fire Officer roles and responsibilities including administration, accountability, cultural diversity, health and safety, human resource management, public relations, functional leadership, incident command, inspection and investigation, budgeting process, basic strategic planning, basic strategy and tactics. Fire officer Level 1 is intended for the front line Fire Officer with a supervisory role, and is delivered in both online and in class setting.
Student Materials:
The student textbook is the IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th edition (supplied)
Pre-requisites:
- NFPA 1001 Fire Fighter II
- NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor I
- NFPA 1072 Awareness OR Operations
- Letter of reference from station or company officer confirming student is an active Fire Service Member