If you have questions regarding the courses being taught at the Rancho Santa Fe Fire Protection District, please contact Elite Command Training by phone at (626) 290-9007 or by email at elite@elitecommandtraining.com
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Special Notice:
The “Fire Officer” series of courses is now taught under the new curriculum from California State Fire Training.
Any of the Fire Officer series courses (Fire Officer 2/3/4) MUST be taken IN ORDER
A candidate may initiate a Fire Officer certification task book at the beginning of their first Fire Officer course offering (Fire Officer 2, Fire Officer 3, and Fire Officer 4). Please download and print the course task book. Please remember to bring your task book for the entire course.
The instructor will provide expectations outlining the requirements for completion of all task book activities and any associated due dates.
Download your Fire Officer 3 Task Book HERE
Course Description:
The Fire Officer 3A course provides the skills and knowledge needed for a Fire Officer 3 to safely, effectively, and competently develop plans for providing employee accommodation and hiring procedures; establish minimum staffing requirements; apply California FBOR requirements; encourage participation in professional development; develop a continuing education and training program, promotion procedures and programs, proposals for improving employee benefits; evaluate toxic exposure and behavioral health policies and procedures; develop a measurable accident and injury prevention program.
Designed For:
Personnel preparing to pursue Fire Officer 3 certification or anyone who performs the duties of a Fire Officer 3 within their agency.
Prerequisites:
Meet one of the following requirements:
• Meet the education requirements of an OSFM Company Officer or
Fire Officer 2
• Currently in the position of Chief Fire Officer (acting does not apply)
Certification:
All students who complete the course will receive a certificate from State Fire Training
Standard:
Complete all required activities and formative tests.
Complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%.
Course Hours:
54 Total Hours
- 17 hours of in-class lecture
- 19 hours of in-class application and testing
- 18 hours of task book application – Outside of Class
Task Book Information: A candidate may initiate a Fire Officer certification task book at the beginning of their first Fire Officer course offering (Fire Officer 2, Fire Officer 3, and Fire Officer 4). Please download and print the course task book. Please bring your task book for the entire course, and keep and use the same task book for the entire series.
The instructor will provide expectations outlining the requirements for completion of all task book activities and any associated due dates.
Download your Fire Officer 3 Task Book HERE
Course Details:
The class will begin at 0800. The dress is casual yet respectful, and uniforms are also acceptable.
Like all Elite Command Training courses, please bring a laptop computer with a USB Type-A port to class each day. Your student materials will be on flash drives that you’ll receive on the first day.
Laptop Computer – IMPORTANT
Like all Elite Command Training courses, please bring a laptop with a USB Type-A port to class each day. Your student materials will be on flash drives that you’ll receive on the first day.
