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Course Description

This course provides the knowledge and skills to become a successful fire department officer, including leadership, human resources, administration and ethics, pre-incident planning, fire safety inspections, fire fighter health and safety, and emergency services delivery.

*NFPA 1021 - 2020 Edition, Ch. 4

Capacity: Min. 8 / Max. 12

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

Course Outline

  • Part 1: The Fire Officer I as a Company Supervisor/Understanding Leadership and Management Theories
  • Part 2: Leading a Team
  • Part 3: Fire Department Administration
  • Part 4: Community Relations and Risk Reduction/Pre-Incident Planning and Code Enforcement/Command of Initial Emergency Operations
  • Part 5: Safety and Risk Management
  • Part 6: Preparing for Practicals/Emergency Services Delivery

 

Prerequisites

Must be an active member of the Manitoba Fire Service

ICS 100

Emergency Services Instructor Level I

Fire Fighting Level II

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Fire Officer Level I (NFPA 1021 - 2020 Edition, Ch. 4)
Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online, self paced
Dates
Sep 02, 2025 to Dec 05, 2025
Type
Practical
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Dec 01, 2025 to Dec 05, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
35.0
Location
  • MESC Main Campus
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $770.00 Click here to get more information
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 26, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 26, 2025
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