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FIRE OFFICER I COURSE – NFPA 1021 (40 HOURS) TC/IS/BL

PURPOSE: This course identifies the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor.
This course is designed to assist the participants in making the transition from firefighter to company officer.

CONTENT: 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, public relations, planning,
emergency service delivery, and safety. Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to explain the role and
responsibilities of the company officer. The student will identify and use the four steps of the teaching techniques identified
in NFPA 1041. The student will be able to identify the components of the Incident Command System as an emergency
management tool and describe the elements of an incident analysis and fire behavior factors. They will also be able to
describe the capabilities and limitations of engine and truck company operations and participate in scenarios that relate to
the major tactical functions of the fire department and the need for coordination during tactical operations. All in-person
class dates are mandatory attendance.

AUDIENCE: Persons of a fire department who will serve in a supervisory capacity CLASS LIMIT: 30 students

PREREQUISITES: 18 years of age, NFPA 1001 Firefighter II, NFPA Instructor I, or the State of Delaware Equivalent

TUITION PER STUDENT: $300 In-State Fire Companies; 500 Out-of-State Fire Companies

FIRE OFFICER II COURSE – NFPA 1021 (40 HOURS) TC/IS/BL

PURPOSE: This course is designed for the fire officer who is ready to assume more of a leadership role by moving into
middle management level of his/her department.

CONTENT: This course consists of subjects designed to give the officer more knowledge of management and
supervision so that he/she can make basic evaluations of employee relations and assume a more proactive role in their
department. This course expands on the knowledge base obtained in Fire Officer I by revisiting some of the same
subjects and adding additional material. Some new subject areas include information management, government structure,
and department budget planning and management. All in-person class dates are mandatory attendance.

AUDIENCE: Persons who completed Fire Officer I and may serve as a Deputy and/or Chief Officer in their Company.

PREREQUISITES: 18 years of age, NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I or the State of Delaware Equivalent

CLASS LIMIT: 30 students

TUITION PER STUDENT: $300 In-State Fire Companies; $500 Out-of-State Fire Companies

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