XFIR-5021 - Fire Officer I - Hybrid On-Line/Face-to-Face Format

Course Description

This course will be delivered in a hybrid format, meeting virtually twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday) and in person on Saturdays.  It is designed to meet or exceed NFPA 1021 Standards of Fire Officer I and helps guide firefighters in the transition from peer to officer.  Students learn essential techniques and skills in leadership and supervisory decision-making practices including time management, delegation and prioritization in both routine and emergency situations, legal responsibilities, communication practices, report writing, workplace safety, quality assurance and pre-incident planning.  Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course and include a final exam.

Students are required to attend all class sessions.