Fire Officer I

(Certificate of Competency)

Requirements

(Revision Date November 25, 2015)

Overview: The Division defines a Fire Officer I as a person having the responsibilities of a Company Officer who supervises a single fire suppression unit or small administrative group within a fire department. The Fire Officer I may also be referred to as a Supervising Fire Officer.

To qualify for certification as a Fire Officer I, the applicant shall:

Possess an active Firefighter Certificate of Compliance issued by the Division or have met the curriculum requirements for Firefighter Part I as defined in 69A-37.055(1) F.A.C.
Complete the Fire Officer I Curriculum.
Complete the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation "Courage to be Safe" course (you may attach the certificate for this course during the state application process online or by mail.)
Meet the job performance requirements of NFPA 1021 - Fire Officer I (2009).
Submit "Application for Fire Officer I Certification", on FCDICE online or by mail:
- DFS-K4-1447PDF or DFS-K4-1447 Word
Submit the “Fire Officer I Task Book” with required signatures.
Pass the Fire Officer I Exam with a score of 70% or higher.

Fire Officer I, II, III, and IV Program Overview

Fire Officer Certification Requirements

Fire Officer Certification Flowchart

Curriculum

(Effective July 1, 2013, certification courses must appear on student's Course History at Floridastatefirecollege.org or submit for course equivalency)

Additional Information for certification:

Florida Statutes (FS)/Florida Administrative Code (FAC)