Fire Officer I meets the requirements of NFPA 1021, and will help the student to learn how to manage an emergency response as well as the daily operations of a fire company. Students will learn about the role of the fire officer, developing effective communications skills, compliance issues, accountability issues, managing the safety and wellness of fire service personnel, quality management, public fire safety eduction, progressive discipline and performance appraisals, building collapse, fire cause and determination, and their role in the incident command system.
Fire Officer II meets the requirements of NFPA 1021 and will teach the student how to improve their skills and abilities as an officer in many different subjects. This course will focus on taking the skills learned in Fire Officer I and adding instruction in Human resources management, community/government relations, fire department administration, inspection and investigations, safety, and of course improved ways to deliver emergency services to the community.
Fire Officer Strategy and Tactics-This course is designed for new and existing company officers. The course provides valuable information to help the officer make decisions on the fire ground. Students will learn the importance of pre-fire planning, water supply, resource use and operational modes. Students will learn how to function as an officer in the incident command system. This course is required before students can take Fire Officer
Auto Extrication- Students will learn a variety of topics relating to the subject of vehicle extrication from both an EMS and Rescue perspective. This course will end with the students participating in a hands-on rescue evolution using the skills learned during the course. Students will learn about:
- New vehicle technology
- Alternative vehicle fuel systems
- Vehicle rescue life cycle
- Vehicle rescue safety
- Commanding the vehicle rescue incident
- Collision trauma
- Vehicle rescue tools and equipment
Indiana Mandatory/Basic Firefighter- Students will learn the necessary materials to meet the requirements to be a basically trained Firefighter in the State of Indiana.
EMS In-service Hours- Students/Agencies can request courses to review and refresh on a variety of EMS subjects including both ALS/BLS as well as any hands on skills needed.
Technical Rescue Awareness- Students will meet the requirements for certification at an awareness level in all seven of the disciplines of technical rescue as outlined in NFPA 1670.
EMS EVOC- Students will meet the requirements for certification as an EMS Driver in the State of Indiana. Course follows the NHTSA Emergency Vehicle Operator Course national standard curriculum.