Company Fire Officer Certificate

Pathway:

Company Fire Officer

Certificate Type:

Basic

Curriculum Code:

FIR.CFO.CERT (C444E)

Total Program Credits: 13

The company fire officer is responsible for the administration and supervision of a fire company for fire suppression, hazardous material response, rescue operations and emergency medical services. The certificate is only available for current firefighters certified as a Firefighter III or an Advanced Technician Firefighter, through the Illinois State Fire Marshal. This certificate will give the student the classes required for certification as a “Company Fire Officer”, through the Illinois State Fire Marshal. A passing grade is in all classes to enable students to sit for the certification exam through the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Company Fire Officer Certificate, the graduate will be able to describe:

1. The roles and responsibilities of an Illinois State Fire Marshall Instructor I.
2. The components and key terms of the National Incident Management System is according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
3. The roles and responsibilities of an Illinois State Fire Marshall Company Fire Officer.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall
Course	Category	Credits
FIR 101 ◊ National Incident Management System (NIMS)	Core Course	1
FIR 195 # Fire Service Instructor I	Core Course	3
	Total Semester Credits:	4
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s)

Semester Two: Spring
Course	Category	Credits
FIR 102 ◊ Basic ICS and Application Towards Single Resource & Initial Action Incidents	Core Course	1
FIR 204 # Company Fire Officer I	Core Course	3
FIR 205 # Company Fire Officer II	Core Course	5
	Total Semester Credits:	9
Next Steps	Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option). Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.)

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required for each FIR course.

See FIR course descriptions.

Chairperson: William Justiz, Ext. 3653, email: [e-mail]

 

KEY (AAS/CERT)
General Education	Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course	Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective	Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program.	If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective	Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol	This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol	This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)