Based on the minimum requirements of the National Fire Protection Association, 1021 Standard for Professional Qualifications, 2003 Edition

Requirements:

• Candidates shall be at least 18 years of age.
• Candidates shall be certified as a Fire Officer I and Fire Instructor I from the Louisiana Firefighter Certification Program or another agency accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
• The Fire Officer I examination includes portions of seven (7) fire related subjects requiring the successful completion of cognitive (written) skill and manipulative (practical) skills. Written examinations require 70% or greater overall average and manipulative skill examinations are averaged together with the student receiving the grade of "P" for passing if successful.

References: IFSTA, Fire Department Company Officer, 3rd Edition, 1st Printing
IFSTA Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement, 6th Edition
IFSTA Fire Department Occupational Safety, 2nd Edition
IFSTA Private Fire Protection and Detection, 2nd Edition
NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2003 Edition
NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation, 1998 Edition
IFSTA, Chief Officer, 2nd Edition, 1st Printing, 2004
Jones and Bartlett, Fire Officer Principles and Practice
IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th Edition

IFSAC Certified: Yes