Course Description

This course builds on the knowledge and skills to become a successful fire department officer, including human resource management, community, media and external relations, working within the department budget, fire causes and determination, health and safety, and emergency services delivery.

*NFPA 1021 - 2020 Edition, Ch. 5

Capacity: Min. 8 / Max. 12

Mandatory Text: Jones & Bartlett, Fire Officer Principles and Practice, 4th Edition

Course Outline

• Topic 1: Human Resource Management
• Topic 2: Community, Media and External Relations
• Topic 3: Working Within the Departmental Budget
• Topic 4: Fire Cause and Determination
• Topic 5: Health and Safety
• Topic 6: Emergency Services Delivery

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021 - 2020 Edition, Ch. 5 : Fire Officer II, NFPA 1021 - 2020 Edition, Chapter 5