Fire Department Health and Safety Officer (PILOT)

Instructional Hours: 42.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.

Course Objective: To provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to effectively administer a fire department health and safety program.

Course Description: Major topics covered include the responsibilities of the health and safety officer; safety and health laws; codes, regulations and standards; record keeping and data analysis; standard operating procedures; organizational and operational risk management; safety and health programs; training functions; accident investigation and post-incident analysis; facilities inspection; apparatus, equipment and protective clothing; and reports and recommendations. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, learner presentations and small group learning activities.

Successful Completion: Students must attend required classroom sessions, demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills evolutions, complete all required online and classroom activities and homework assignments, and obtain a score of 70% or better on the final project.

*This course satisfies the professional certification requirements for Health and Safety Officer.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

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Instructional Hours: 42.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
MGMT-216-A001-2025
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Start Date: 07-08-2024
End Date: 08-13-2024
First Class Time: 08:00 - 15:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Registration Open: 03-18-2024
Registration Close: 06-19-2024
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Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

Class will meet on 7/8, 7/11, 7/17, 7/26, 7/29, 8/1, 8/7,and 8/13