Overview
The Southwest Fire Academy Fire Officer Level I program is compliant with the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Professional Standard (2020). This program has been developed using a cross reference matrix from the NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I requirements. Taught by experienced leaders, this course will prepare you for the fundamentals of being an officer.
Topics include: understanding organizational structure, developing leadership styles, strengthening written and oral interpersonal communication, familiarizing with public relations, conducting inspections and identifying hazards, supervising emergency operations, completing documentation, and developing post-incident analyses.
Prerequisites
Fire Service Instructor Level I – NFPA 1041
Program Components
This program requires self-study pre-course work. You will be electronically sent your pre-course work upon successful registration. When on the SFA campus, the course content includes the following topics:
- Human Resource Management
- Community and Government Relations
- Administration
- Inspection and Investigation
- Emergency Service Delivery
- Health and Safety
Certification
Candidates successful in this program will receive a certificate of completion from Southwest Fire Academy, and will qualify to complete OFMEM testing.
Please note: OFMEM testing is included in the price of your course. If you are interested in completing OFMEM testing, please email registrations@fire-academy.ca with an attached Eligibility Letter from your fire department. This is required four weeks prior to the testing date, in order to qualify and register for testing.
What is Included
- SFA custom student manual
- Complete JPR package (SFA retains all original documentation)
- Certificate of qualification
What to Bring
IFSTA, Fire Service Company Officer 5th edition
Additional Information
Please note: if this course is not filled to 75% capacity 7 days before it is scheduled to begin, it may be cancelled. In the event of course cancellation, you will be provided adequate notice and a full refund.
Accommodations may be available upon request for the duration of your program. If you are staying for one or two nights, the flat rate for accommodations is $50 plus taxes. If you are staying for three or more nights, the fee is $100 plus taxes, total. Regardless of how long you are on campus, your fee will not exceed $100 plus taxes. This fee grants you access to your bunk, a communal kitchen, parking, and washroom/shower facilities. Please contact SFA at 705-510-9501 or registrations@fire-academy.ca with advanced notice, to reserve your spot.