Safety Officer

(Certificate of Competency)

Requirements

(Revision Date February 15, 2015)

Overview: Division of the State Fire Marshal (Division) has established the Safety Officer Program. This is an advanced training and certification program designed for individuals having health and safety responsibilities. This program is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1521,Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer. This program is intended to prepare individuals for service as fire department Health and Safety Officers and Incident Safety Officers. This is a voluntary program.

To be eligible to receive a Safety Officer Certificate of Competency, 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 subsection 69A-37.055(1),F.A.C.; and
Possess an active Fire Officer Certification issued by the Division; and
Possess a Incident Safety Officer Certificate of Completion issued by the Division; and
Possess a Health and Safety Officer Certificate of Completion issued by the Division; and
Pass the Safety Officer state examination with a score of 70% or higher.

Submit the required “Application for Safety Officer Certificate of Competency,” on FCDICE online or Form by mail with all supporting documentation and fees:

Application for Safety Officer Form DFS-K4-2142 PDF or DFS-K4-2142 Word

Safety Officer Program Overview

Safety Officer Program overview and Certification Flowcharts

Curriculum

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

Required Curriculum for Incident Safety Officer Certificate of Completion: