Certificate

Fire Officer Development

This certificate offers the basic skills required for an individual to successfully manage and lead firefighters in daily and emergency operations at a fire company level. This program provides exposure to materials used in promotional examinations.

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Department: Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences and Human Services
Degree Type: Certificate
Related Associate Degree:
Fire Science
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Outcome

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the Fire Officer Development Certificate, students are able to:

Function in a leadership capacity in fire and related public safety incidents.
Evaluate fire protection equipment for operability and compliance with safety standards.
Recognize the effect of combustion products on types of construction and impact on safety.
Perform basic fire prevention activities with code enforcement.
Perform management responsibilities of a first line supervisor in the fire service.

Career Outlook

This certificate offers instruction for firefighters who wish to upgrade their career status and for students who wish to transfer to an upper-level college or university.

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Faculty

Adjunct Faculty

John Burke
Peter Burke
Geof Deering
Martin Greene
Dean Melanson
Robert Moran
Robert Tucker, Program Coordinator
Michael Young