Fire Officer Administration 1

This 32-hour course equips new fire officers with the knowledge and skills to manage fire department administrative and supervisory responsibilities through effective communication, sound organizational decision making, and structured leadership practices. Learners develop an applied understanding of how departmental policies, human resource processes, organizational structure, prevention activities, records management, and safety programs support the day-to-day work of a company officer. The course emphasizes how administrative decisions influence member performance, public service, regulatory compliance, community risk reduction, and overall organizational effectiveness.

Using case studies, discussion, inspection activities, report writing, and scenario-based learning, participants apply administrative guidelines to direct non-emergency work, supervise training, address member related concerns, communicate with the public, implement departmental policy, complete reports, support budget requests, conduct fire inspections, and develop basic pre-incident plans. Instruction focuses on member safety and wellness, accountability, documentation, and follow up activities that strengthen professional practice, continuous improvement, and organizational responsibility at the unit level.

This course addresses the following job performance requirements:

• NFPA 1021 (2019) 4.2.2, 4.2.3, 4.2.4, 4.2.5, 4.3.1, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.4.1, 4.4.2, 4.4.3, 4.4.4, 4.4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.7.1, 4.7.2, and 4.7.3
• NFPA 1020 (2025) 9.3.2, 9.3.3, 9.3.4, 9.3.5, 9.4.1, 9.4.2, 9.4.3, 9.5.1, 9.5.2, 9.5.3, 9.5.4, 9.5.5, 9.6.1, 9.6.2, 9.8.1, 9.8.2, and 9.8.3.

Testing for this course is conducted in accordance with College Fire Training ProBoard Policies and Procedures. Students who successfully complete this course and FIRE207 Fire and Emergency Scene Management 1 will be eligible to receive Fire Officer I ProBoard certification, subject to meeting all applicable certification requirements.