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Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021, 2014 edition - 0002

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Brief Description: Fire Officer I - NFPA 1021; JBL Course #C9AAC7

Full Description: The Ohio Fire Academy offers the only nationally (NFA) and internationally (IFSAC) accredited Fire Officer I program in the State of Ohio. Students will learn essential techniques and skills in leadership including time management, delegation and prioritization in both routine and emergency situations. Students will have the opportunity to put skills to use in practice simulations and role play scenarios. This course is helpful in guiding the firefighter in the transition from peer to officer.

This course meets NFPA 1021, Standards of Professional Qualifications for Fire Officer I. Content includes, but is not limited to, leadership, supervisory and decision making practices, legal responsibilities, communication practices, report writing, workplace safety, quality assurance and pre-incident planning.

Course prerequisites: Firefighter II & Fire Instructor I (See prerequisite requirements). Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, including skills testing and a comprehensive course final covering all Fire Officer I objectives.

Per NFPA 1021 Chapter 4 Fire Officer I, Section 4.1* General: For qualification at Fire Officer Level I, the candidate shall meet the requirements of Fire Fighter II as defined in NFPA 1001, Fire Instructor I as defined in NFPA 1041 and the job performance requirements defined in Sections 4.2 through 4.7 of this standard, and Fire Instructor I as defined in NFPA 1041 2012 edition. A.4.1 It is recognized that the job of Fire Officer may not be as physically demanding as that of a Fire Fighter. However, the physiological and emotional stress incurred by Fire Officers
can still be significant. Therefore, it is recommended that physical fitness requirements for Fire Officer personnel be developed and validated by the AHJ. A.4.1.1 Other prerequisite knowledge can include an understanding of negligence, duty to act, standard of care, tort immunity, types of laws (statutes, regulations, etc.), role of OSHA, impact of NFPA standards on OSHA and standard of care, and sexual harassment.

Training Dates: 06/28/2019 - 08/23/2019

Prerequisites: NFPA 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications; 4.1* General. For qualification at Fire Officer Level I, the candidate shall meet the requirements of Fire Fighter II as defined in NFPA 1001, Fire Instructor I as defined in NFPA 1041, and the job performance requirements defined in Sections 4.2 through 4.7 of this standard.

Registration Dates: 06/28/2018 - 06/28/2019

Available Seats: 3

Hours: 97h 30m

Fee: $50.00

Training Location: Ohio Fire Academy - Main Campus
8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Directions to Location: 8895 East Main Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Resources Required: Students must bring laptops or tablets with WiFi access to class.

Reporting Instructions: This course begins Friday, June 28, 2019, with online assignments and projects due prior to arrival on campus. The class meets face to face on campus Monday, August 12, 2019, at 9:00am to Friday, August 23, 2019. Students must complete the online portion of the course to be able to attend the on campus portion.

Housing is optional: Check-In 08/12/2019
Check-Out 08/23/2019

Documents: NFA Application

Signup Details: Per NFPA 1021 Chapter 4 Fire Officer I, Section 4.1* General:  For qualification at Fire Officer Level I, the candidate shall meet the requirements of Fire Fighter II as defined in NFPA 1001, Fire Instructor I as defined in NFPA 1041 and the job performance requirements defined in Sections 4.2 through 4.7 of this standard, and Fire Instructor I as defined in NFPA 1041 2012 edition.
Essentially, we have the three following options:

1. If you are a Firefighter II and have IFSAC or Pro Board Fire Instructor I certification you meet the prerequisite requirements for enrollment and will be eligible for IFSAC Fire Officer I certification upon successful completion of the course, which includes passing the practical skills and written exams. If all requirements are met, you will also receive an OFA course completion diploma as well as a certificate issued by the National Fire Academy (NFA).
2. If you are a Firefighter II and have State of Ohio Fire, EMS, or Fire Safety Inspector Instructor certification only (not IFSAC or Pro Board) you will be enrolled in the course. However, you will not be eligible for IFSAC Fire Officer I certification upon successful completion of the course, which includes passing the practical skills and written exams. If all requirements are met, you will receive an OFA course completion diploma as well as a certificate issued by the NFA.
3. If you are a Firefighter II but do not meet either of the above Instructor certification requirements, you will be required to pass a Fire Instructor I written exam in addition to passing the Fire Officer I practical skills and written exams to successfully complete the course. If all requirements are met, you will receive an OFA course completion diploma as well as a certificate issued by the NFA.

2019 is the last year that that option #3 will be made available. After this year all potential students MUST have IFSAC or Pro Board Fire Instructor I certification OR any State of Ohio instructor certification issued by the Division of EMS (Fire, EMS, or Fire Inspector).

Students must bring laptops or tablets with WiFi access to class. This is an intensive competency-based program  that includes pre-on campus and evening assignments. Evaluations of student performance will be conducted throughout the course, including skills testing and a comprehensive course final covering all Fire Officer I objectives as well as Fire Instructor I objectives for those individuals that do not possess ProBoard or IFSAC Fire Instructor I certification.
Students must purchase Fire Officer Principles and Practice, Enhanced Third Edition, with Navigate 2 Premier Access textbook, Published by Jones and Bartlett (ISBN: 9781284070439). Students should have the textbook in hand  as soon as practical in order to access the pre-on campus assignments online. Contact the course coordinator at the Academy if you are having any difficulty accessing the course in Navigate.

The $50 course fee is a result of a grant from the NFA. No show students will be invoiced the full cost of the course at $350.

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Fire Officer I, NFPA 1021, 2014 edition - 0002