Company Officer

Award Type: Diploma

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This diploma prepares firefighters to be able to perform the duties of a company officer. This will include the areas of basic management, tactics, inspection, fire investigation and incident management which meet the requirements of NFPA 1021.

Award Outcomes

  • Perform the required duties of a fire company officer
  • Identify the dangers associated with various emergency situations and apply the proper safety procedures for responders and the public
  • Describe the legal and regulatory duties and responsibilities of the fire department as a public organization
  • Interpret professionally recognized standards, rules, and behaviors and apply them to fire department operations
  • Be able to integrate the incident command system and its component parts into daily work assignments and all emergency response settings
  • Demonstrate knowledge of fire ground strategy and tactics
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication