Special Notice:
- The “Fire Officer” course series is now taught under the new curriculum from California State Fire Training.
- Any of the Fire Officer courses (Fire Officer 2/3/4) MUST be taken IN ORDER.
- Students taking the Fire Officer 4B course will use their task book from the previous Fire Officer 4A course. 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.
Course Description:
The Fire Officer 4B course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Fire Officer 4 to safely, effectively, and competently develop a comprehensive long-range plan, exercise community leadership, administer a media relations program, complete an all-hazard risk and value analysis, evaluate and forecast training requirements, develop a succession plan, and develop a capital improvement project or program.
Certification:
All students who complete the course will receive a certificate from State Fire Training.
Designed For:
Personnel preparing to pursue Fire Officer 4 certification or anyone who performs the duties of a Fire Officer 4 within their agency.
Prerequisites:
Meet one of the following requirements:
- Meet the education requirements of OSFM Chief Fire Officer or Fire Officer 3 certification
- Currently in the position of, or acting as, a Chief Fire Officer or higher
Fire Officer 4A: Human Resource Management
Standard:
Complete all required activities and formative tests.
Complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%.
Course Hours:
54 hours
- 29 hours of in-class lecture
- 9 hours of in-class application and Testing
- 16 hours of task book application – Outside of Class
Students taking the Fire Officer 4B course will use their task book from the previous Fire Officer 4A course. 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.
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:
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.
