Fire Officer Program

This is an advanced training and certification program designed for firefighters having supervisory and management responsibilities. This program is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. This program is intended to prepare students for service as fire department company and chief officers at four progressive levels of competency.

Fire Officer I Certification

This program shall consist of not less than 180 hours of training, with each course being no less than 45-hours in duration. The program shall consist of the following courses or those of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.  In addition to the prerequisite coursework, students are also required to complete the course titled “Courage to be Safe.” 

Fire Officer 2 Certification

This program shall consist of not less than 180 hours of training, with each course being no less than 45-hours in duration. The program shall consist of the following courses or those of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.  In addition to the prerequisite coursework, students are also required to complete the courses titled “ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents,” “Florida State-Wide Emergency Response Plan (SERP),” and “Courage to be Safe.”

Fire Officer 3 Certification

This program shall consist of not less than 150 hours of training, with each course being no less than 45-hours in duration. The program shall consist of the following courses or those of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.  In addition to the prerequisite coursework, students are also required to complete the course titled “ICS-400: Advanced ICS Command and General Staff: Complex Incidents.”

Fire Officer 4 Certification

This program shall consist of not less than 180 hours of training, with each course being no less than 45-hours in duration. The program shall consist of the following courses or those of equivalent interactive instruction, as approved by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training.

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