NFPA Standard:

NFPA 1021, 2009, Chapter 5

Accredited:

    IFSAC: Yes

    NPQS: Yes

Prerequisites:

Fire Officer I, Fire Instructor I

Description:

Fire Officer II is a front line officer and a line supervisor in the fire department organization, a person certified to this level will be able to perform routine administrative functions, complete employee evaluations and work plans, follow department/agency administrative polices, assist in the budget process, interact with the media by assisting press releases, manage multi-unit responses to an incident, complete initial investigation of a fire scene and determine cause or request an investigator, review initial accident reports and make recommendations to change policy or procedures, and conduct a post-incident analysis (PIA).

Requirements for Certification:

Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age

Complete a practical skills examination with a "Passing" score

Complete an 100 question written examination with a passing score of 70% or higher

Reference List:

NFPA, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1021, 2009

IFSTA, Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 4th Edition, 1st Printing

Jones and Bartlett, Fire Officer, Principles and Practices, 1st Edition


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