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