Fire Officer I

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Fire Officer I

Course Code: FIP-3718

Volunteer Fire Officer ISO580C Training Credit

It was approved in the March 2020 NC Fire and Rescue Certification Board meeting that any person who successfully completes the Fire Officer Level 1 certification course should receive NC Office of State Fire Marshal TRD0070 - Volunteer Fire Officer ISO 580C training credit. Meeting the prerequisites for Fire Officer Level 1 Certification are not required. Only successful completion of a FIP 3718 - Fire Officer Level 1 course will grant this credit.

This credit gives fire departments the availability to train their volunteer fire officers to a NFPA 1021-based program, while gaining credit toward ISO credit. A person may continue to pursue the NC Fire Officer Level 1 Certification if they successfully complete the prerequisites, which can be found on the Fire Officer Certification Page.

Reference Material

IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer (Sixth Edition); ISBN: 978-0-87939-650-3

Prerequisites

  • The candidate must be at least 21 years of age
  • The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent (i.e., GED)
  • TIMS (FIP 7000)
  • Firefighter certified for three years
  • Instructor I certified

Available Classes

Course Register Dates Price
This certification-related course covers the knowledge, skills, and requirements referenced in the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard, 2020 edition, for Fire Officer I training. Topics include officer roles and responsibilities, community risk reduction, budgets, fire cause determination, inspections, education, leadership, management, public relations, and other requirements included in the NFPA standard. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of relevant NFPA standards as required for state Fire Officer I certification. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact Office State Fire Marshal for details. Effective date January 1, 2022.
Meeting times and locations:
03/31/26 - 04/02/26
Tue, Thur 7p - 10p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus
04/07/26 - 04/09/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 7p - 10p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus
04/11/26 - 04/12/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 12p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus
04/11/26 - 04/12/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus
04/14/26 - 04/15/26
Tue, Wed 7p - 10p
New Bern Fire Dept. , Room 001
Off Campus
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