NFPA Fire Officer II Course Summary

(Based on NFPA 1021 – Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications)

Course Overview

The NFPA Fire Officer II course prepares fire service personnel for mid-level supervisory and management roles. Building on the competencies of Fire Officer I, this course emphasizes leadership, administration, human resource management, and advanced emergency operations. The curriculum aligns with NFPA 1021, Fire Officer Level II Job Performance Requirements (JPRs).

Course Purpose

The purpose of Fire Officer II is to develop officers who can effectively manage personnel, resources, and operations while supporting organizational goals and public safety initiatives. Graduates are expected to perform both administrative and operational leadership functions within a fire department.

Core Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the Fire Officer II course, students will be able to:

• Apply advanced leadership and supervisory principles

• Manage human resources, including performance evaluations and corrective actions

• Develop and administer departmental policies and procedures

• Prepare and manage budgets and fiscal resources

• Conduct fire and life safety inspections

• Perform preliminary fire cause and origin investigations

• Develop and implement multi-unit incident action plans

• Supervise emergency operations using an incident management system

• Conduct post-incident analyses

• Review accident, injury, and exposure reports to improve safety