Fire Officer III
Instructional Hours: 51.00
This course has a Canvas component which requires internet access.
This course includes sessions using the MFRI Simulation Center.
Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are program orientation; measuring service delivery; hazard analysis; variables affecting response; budgeting and fiscal planning; the competitive bidding process; commodity types; purchasing methods; bid specifications; legal requirements and cost-reduction opportunities; human resources planning and scheduling; departmental administration; risk management; elements of and implementation of a safety and health program and safety audits; inspections and pre-incident planning; establishing a community and public partnership; incident planning and multi-agency involvement; and post-incident analysis.
This class will require additional student work outside of normal class hours to include, but not limited to; take-home assignments, PTIs, study guides, and assigned readings from the textbook. This may also include coursework that must be completed prior to the first class session.
Prerequisites
MFRI Fire Officer II (MGMT 202), or MFSPQB, NBFSPQ or IFSAC/DOD Fire Officer II certification.