Fire Officer I

08/04/2025 – 10/01/2025
80 Hours
Cost: $867
Mon, Wed: 6:00p – 10:00p
MAIN CAMPUS

This course is designed to teach students to develop critical thinking skills, build staff communication, foster team building, understand leadership/management theories, and create a professional environment. Students must complete pre-course work, participate in group discussions, deliver oral presentations, and complete in-class written work assignments as part of the curriculum. The Fire Officer I course will follow the NFPA 1021 standards for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.

Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years old; Have a valid Ohio Driver’s License; Clean criminal record; Completion of NIMS 100, 200, & 700; High School diploma or equivalent; REQUIRED – Current and valid ODPS Firefighter 1 or Firefighter 2; PREFERRED – Current and valid ODPS Firefighter 2 certificate & Fire/Emergency Services; Instructor certificate to fully meet NFPA 1021 standards; Employment Verification – letter from students Fire Chief with verification of employment and a statement of qualifications.