Fire Officer
Winter 2018
Start
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Program Description
The Fire Officer program is designed to enhance the technical and general education of the volunteer and career firefighter. The program builds on the basic fire service information which allows the firefighter to gain the knowledge and understanding of information required for work at the officer level within the fire service. Students are given a good educational foundation which is coupled with a broad spectrum of technical information that will help them perform the duties of a fire officer within their jurisdiction. The degree is targeted to current firefighters or fire officers.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Able to explain and demonstrate the ability to manage fire department occupational safety awareness and effective report writing skills.
- Able to demonstrate initial accident investigation and address the proper format for citizen complaints.
- Describe the Company officer's role in maintaining work place ethics and be able to properly delegate responsibilities to other fire department members in accordance with fire department policies.
- Describe his/her role in fire department instruction and be proficient in public speaking.
- Understand and implement fire department inspection procedures in accordance with the current fire code rules and regulations as they relate to public safety.
Career Opportunities
The Fire Officer program will prepare firefighter personnel for leadership positions.