Designed For
Classes do not need to be taken in order. Those aspiring to develop knowledge, skill sets and abilities for the position of Chief Officer
Prerequisites
Company Officer Certificate
Certification
California State Fire Training Certificate
Standard
Complete all activities and formative test. Complete all summative test with a minimum of 80% correct.
Course Details
Dress is casual, but respectful and uniforms are okay as well. Please bring a laptop computer with you to class each day. Class materials are on flash-drives.
Course Description
The NEW Chief Fire Officer Series classes beginning September of 2017
CLASSES DO NOT NEED TO BE TAKEN IN ORDER
The course topics are developed upon NFPA 1021 Standards for Fire Officer. Therefore, it is critical that you take this from an instructor who will NOT read powerpoint slides to you. If you’re tired of paying a fee and getting a “B” for classes you attend and sitting through these classes where the instructor is not qualified to teach the topics of the class!
The instruction for this class will provide the “adult learner” with the most down to earth and relevant information for the administration/supervision/management/leadership environments today. So that you can apply your new knowledge into your day-to-day duties. This class will improving your knowledge, skill sets and abilities for the Chief Officer position. If you’re looking to promote to the next level and be at the top of your promotional list then this class is for you!!
This course provides students with a basic knowledge of the budgeting requirements related to the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Fire Officer including developing a budget management system, developing a division or departmental budget, and describing the process for ensuring competitive bidding. In class, you’ll be given budget instructions and fire service relevant budget topic to develop. After developing your budget you will have to present your budget to the instructors who will be acting as the executive staff of your fire department.
NOTE: please bring a laptop computer with you each day of class. Student materials will be on a flash-drive.
Course Documents
Course Flyer