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Course Description

This course provides the knowledge and skills for fire department officers, including leadership and communication, human resources and training, community relations, administration and ethics, pre-incident planning, introduction to fire safety inspections, fire fighter health and safety, and emergency services delivery.

Capacity: Min. 6 / Max. 12

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

Course Outline

  • Module 1: Introduction to the Rural Company Office
  • Module 2: Leadership and Communications
  • Module 3: Human Resources and Training
  • Module 4: Community Relations
  • Module 5: Administration and Ethics
  • Module 6: Pre-Incident Planning and Introduction to Fire Safety Inspections
  • Module 7: Firefighter Health and Safety
  • Module 8: Emergency Services Delivery

Prerequisites

Must be an active member of the Manitoba Fire Service

Fire Fighting Level I

ICS 100

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Section Title
Rural Company Officer
Language of Delivery
English
Section Schedule
Sep 01, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026
Type
Theory
Dates
Sep 01, 2026 to Dec 10, 2026
Type
Practical
Days
F, Sa, Su
Time
6:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Dec 11, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
12.0
Location
  • MESC Main Campus
Course Fee(s)
Tution non-credit $350.00
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 25, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 25, 2026
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