This three-day IFSAC and Pro Board certification course addresses NFPA 1020, Chapter 9, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications, with a focus on the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of a Fire Officer I. Course content emphasizes human resource management, community and government relations, administration, inspection and investigation, emergency service delivery, and health and safety.

 

Per NFPA 1020, candidates shall meet the job performance requirements of Fire Instructor I (Chapter 4) prior to or concurrent with Fire Officer I certification. Certification written examination is administered on Day 1 and Skills Evaluation on Day 3.

 

Prerequisite: Students must have successfully completed Fire Officer 1 Training Online- Part 1 within the previous six months.

Recommended Textbook - either hard copy or e-book: Jones & Bartlett Learning, Fire Officer: Principles and Practice, 5th Edition.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email kufire@ku.edu or call 866-804-8841 at least two weeks before the first day of the event.

 

ATTENTION: ONLY active Kansas Firefighters are eligible to take KFRTI courses; if you are not an active Kansas Firefighter, DO NOT enroll in this class. Contact the Institute at kufire@ku.edu or call our toll free phone number (866-804-8841) to request special permission to take this class. Enrollments are monitored daily and unauthorized (non-Kansas firefighters) will be removed from the course and their registration fee refunded.