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. You will then qualify for OFM Testing if you meet the following criteria:
- You are currently an active firefighter on a Fire Department
- You provide an Eligibility Letter from your Fire Department
- You complete the testing registration process and provide the letter at least five weeks before the testing date
- There are seats available on the testing date
There are limited seats available for testing, so ensure you register as soon as possible. Click here then click the REGISTER NOW button on the webpage to begin your testing registration.
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.