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 Fighter II 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, 1999
IFSTA, Chief Officer, 2nd Edition, 2004
Jones and Bartlett, Fire Officer Principles and Practice

IFSAC Certified: Yes