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 4C course will use their task book from the previous Fire Officer 4A & 4B courses. 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.
Designed For:
Personnel preparing to pursue Fire Officer 4 certification or anyone who performs Fire Officer 4 duties within their agency.
Course Description:
The Fire Officer 4C course provides the skills and knowledge needed for the Fire Officer 4 to safely, effectively, and competently develop a comprehensive emergency operations plan (EOP).
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
FO4B: Community Leadership and Strategic Planning (SFT)
I-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff Complex Incidents (SFT or FEMA)
Standard:
Complete all required activities and formative tests.
Complete all summative tests with a minimum score of 80%.
Course Hours:
54 hours
- 31 hours of in-class lecture
- 7 hours of in-class application and Testing
- 16 hours of task book application – Outside of Class
Students taking the Fire Officer 4C course will use their task book from the previous Fire Officer 4A & 4B courses. 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.
