FO-100

Command and Company Officer Development

This course is intended to assist fire officers with developing skills for solving diverse problems and situations they will be required to manage effectively in delivering toda'ys ever-changing fire service. The curriculum includes a review of fire department organization and administration, management theory, leadership, communication, motivation, and operations. The course and curriculum is designed to assist the fire officer candidate or existing fire officer to identify the performance requirements necessary to perform the duties of a Company Officer and specifically identifies module levels of progression. The intent is to define performance required at the various levels of officer responsibility to meet the objectives of NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.

A focus on principles of management theory, and its application in the fire service will be facilitated. The course is intended for officers whose area of responsibility encompasses long and short range planning, budgeting and administration. Specific modules include: General Prerequisite Skills; Human Resource Management; Community and Government Relations; Administration, Inspection and Investigation; Emergency Service Delivery; and Safety.