Course title: NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I

Duration – 3 Weeks

Course overview and learning outcomes

This two-week course is based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. This modular course identifies the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor and introduces the learner to the basic concepts of management and leadership by concentrating on such topics as community relations and risk reduction, fire department administration, pre-incident planning and code enforcement, incident command and safety & risk management

Course Content

• The Fire Officer as a Company Supervisor
• Understanding Leadership and Management Theories
• Leading a Team
• Community Relations and Risk Reduction
• Fire Department Administration
• Pre-incident Planning and Code Enforcement
• Command of Initial Emergency Operations
• Safety and Risk Management

Who should attend and key benefits?

This course is designed for individuals who are required to perform the duties of a first line supervisor and assists learners in making the transition from firefighter to company officer

How is the module assessed and accredited?

• Observations and practical skill assessments throughout the programme carried out against specific assessment criteria
• A series of written subject matter assessments against the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I standard