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FIRE OFFICER I & II To perform
effectively, todays fire service requires well-trained and competent leadership.
Toward this end, the Division of Fire Safety has worked to promote and develop
professional fire officer training and certification. It is the goal of the Division to
make Fire Officer training available to departments of all sizes and budgets in order to
better prepare the future leaders of the fire service of The
Division of
Fire Safetys Fire Officer I and II program has been designed for the
company officer acting in the heart of the fire department and will prepare him or her to
make informed, responsible decisions regarding safety, communications, managing resources,
inspections, investigations, pre-planning, and leadership. Based on NFPA 1021-2003, the
courses provide numerous opportunities for the student to combine experience with training
obtained during the course to complete the relevant classroom exercises and final project. The
Division of Fire Safety offers the 40-hour Fire Officer I & II courses in various
regions of the state as resources permit. These Division sponsored courses are
offered at no cost to the student. However, the student will be required to bring
IFSTA's Fire Department Company Officer, 3rd edition or 4th edition,
to the classroom. The delivery format consists of a five day course consisting of
classroom lecture and a series of practical skills. Successful completion of these
Fire Officer programs, a Division approved registered program for local delivery or an
approved University of Missouri Fire & Rescue Training Institute Fire Officer program
is required for eligibility to take the Division of Fire Safety Fire Officer certification
exams. Periodically,
the Division of Fire Safety will offer the Fire Officer I & II programs in a
Train-the-Trainer format as well. These two-day courses are offered to individuals
who hold certification with the Division of Fire Safety at the Fire Fighter I and II
levels, as well as Fire Service Instructor I or higher. All attendees receive a copy
of the course Instructor's Guide, Student Manual, Practical Skills book, and PowerPoint
presentation all in a CD format. Pre-registration
for the Division delivered Fire Officer courses are required and must be submitted four
weeks prior to the start of the course requested. This course is open to interested
individuals who have met all pre-requisites and submit completed applications with
required documentation attached. The class size is limited to a maximum of 25
students. Course applications are available for download within the Fire Officer
Certification Booklet below. (Note: Page 3 of the Fire Officer Certification
booklet). Applicants will be notified prior to the course of their acceptance and
any additional instructions. To
present local delivery courses refer to the Fire Officer Certification booklet (below) for
details on requesting resources. For
Fire Officer I and II course information contact the Divisions Training Unit at
573-522-2426 Fire
Officer I and II Certification Exams: Fire
Officer I - The written exam for this level consists of 100 multiple-choice questions is
based on the NFPA 1021-2003 standard, (For questions on test referencing download the Fire
Officer Certification booklet below). Students have two hours to complete the written
exam. The student must achieve a score of 70% on the exam in order to qualify for
certification. The practical skill exam is to be completed during the Fire Officer I
Course and sent to the Division for evaluation. Skill booklets must be received within 60
days of course completion. Fire
Officer II - The written exam for this level consists of 100 multiple-choice questions is
based on the NFPA 1021-2003 standard, (For questions on test referencing download the Fire
Officer Certification booklet below). Students have two hours to complete the written
exam. The student must achieve a score of 70% on the exam in order to qualify for
certification. The practical skill exam is to be completed during the Fire Officer II
Course and sent to the Division for evaluation. Skill booklets must be received within 60
days of course completion. Fire
Officer I and II certification is internationally accredited by IFSAC. Course applications and schedules are available for download by selecting the
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