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New York Office of Fire Prevention & Control - Fire Officer I

To provide entry level fire officers knowledge and skills to meet the min. requirements in NFPA 1021

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This course is designed to give entry level fire officers with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The course identifies the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor or a supervisor who is in charge of a single fire company or station, with information and skills required for success. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of management and supervision by concentration on such topics as Organizational Structure, Communication Skills, Human Resource Management, Community and Government Relations, Administration, Inspections and Investigations, Emergency Service Delivery, along with Health and Safety.

Candidates should expect to spend time outside of class to complete the required exercises as well as prepare for the written and practical examinations.  Students are encouraged to bring personal cameras for use in the practical activity.

The curriculum for the class was developed for Indian River Shores Public Safety Department but meets and exceeds the standards for ATPC 1302 - Fire Apparatus Operations and is the second class of the two part series to test for Florida Pump Operator certification. The curriculum covers the laws, rules and driving techniques for emergency vehicles, as well as a review of fire service hydraulics.  Fire ground evolutions and a driving course make up the practical part of the course.  The evolution portion of the course includes the use of pre-connected lines, tandem pumping, drafting, relays and master streams.  The student should have a basic understanding of fire stream hydraulics prior to entering this course.  Students must bring gloves and proper attire for water pumping exercises.

The Fire and Emergency Services Officer I course lays the foundation for the company officer. The course meets and/or exceeds the job performance requirements for the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 and the Texas Commission on Fire Protection. By obtaining this certification you will become a stronger leader on the fire ground and in the fire station. The course highlights key points such as organizational skills, diversity in the work place, fire ground safety and Incident Command System.