BFST9516/ATPC9516
Chief Officer - 60 Hours
Course Description
This 60 hour course will be a combination of classroom and practical applications. The course will meet the JPR's of NFPA 1021 Officer III. The course will present the principles of management theory and its application to the fire service. The course will cover topics such as communications, professional development, community and intergovernmental relations, human resources, legal issues, strategic planning, public education, budget and financial issues, and emergency management. This course replaces FFP2780 Fire Department Administration.
Syllabus
Updated March 2023 (Includes the Instructor Guide for "Behavior Health Access: A Departments Approach for the Chief Officer"). This additional module is REQUIRED MATERIAL.
Behavior Health Access: A Departments Approach for the Chief Officer - Instructor Power Point
Additional Information and Instructor Qualifications:
Textbook
Course Textbook Information
The Florida State Fire College uses the textbooks identified in each course syllabus as the recommended instructional resources for its courses.
Approved training providers may choose to use an alternative textbook or instructional resource when delivering a course, based on the provider’s instructional needs and preferences.
The link below provides a current list of textbooks and instructional materials used by the Florida State Fire College for its course offerings. Please refer to the individual course syllabus for specific textbook and resource information.
Pre-Requisites
None
Pre-Coursework
None
This program is part of the following Certification(s)
Applicable CEU's (60 hours)
Fire Code Administrator
Inspector I
Instructor I, II, and III
Course Equivalency Process
(To determine eligibility of courses not listed in your FCDICE Student Account that you want to use towards a certification)
Course Fee
In-State: $150.00
Out-of-State: $375.00
(Prices vary for other providers)
FSFC Schedule and Registration