BFST/ATPC2720 Company Officer is a 45 Hour traditional/instructor-led course. This course satisfies part of the requirement for Fire Officer 1. This course also provides 45-hours, or CEU’s, towards Fire Inspector I, and Instructor I, II, II certificate renewal.
Company Officer Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of being a company officer through various areas of knowledge as well as solving the varied problems and situations they will be required to manage effectively in today’s ever-changing fire service. The curriculum includes a review of fire department organization and administration, management theory, leadership, communications, motivation and group dynamics.
Required Materials:
- Required Book: Fire Officer Principles and Practice (3nd ed); Jones & Bartlett (2015) ISBN: 978-1-284-06836-8
- Note: Textbook not included with course enrollment. Please double-check ISBN number before purchasing textbook.
