FIP-FIP7173 - Fire Officer III

Course Description

This course will present the Fire Officer candidate with the knowledge, skills, and ability to satisfy the requirements of Chapter 6 of NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. This course is designed to meet the needs of an executive management position. The course involves study in the areas of human resource management, fire department administration, community relations, budget preparation, and records management. 

Course Outline

• NC Administrative Code
• NFPA Standards
• Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR, OSHA
• OSHA and NFPA Overview

Learner Outcomes

• Leadership
• Personal & Professional Development
• Code Enforcement & Public Education
• Legal Issues
• Human Resource Management
• Intergovernmental Relations
• Fire Department Administration
• Budget and Finance Issues 

Notes

Method of Instruction: Lecture, Scenarios, Table Top and Practical Application

Evaluation: Written Exam (80% completion) and Scenario Evaluation

General knowledge and information course, not required for a promotional process.