Course Catalog

Fire Officer III

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer III

Analytical Approaches to Public Fire Protection (BFST3780)

This course provides instruction in analytical methods for evaluating public fire protection systems and services. Topics include risk assessment, resource allocation, performance measurement, data analysis, and evidence-based decision making. Participants will learn to use analytical tools to improve fire department effectiveness and efficiency.

Fire Officer I

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer I

Building Construction (BFST2120)

This course covers identifying hazards from assault by fire and gravity, fire spread, confinement, structural collapse, and life safety. Topics include building construction types, materials, structural components, fire behavior in buildings, and collapse indicators. Emphasis is placed on recognizing hazards and making tactical decisions to protect firefighter safety.

Fire Officer III

⏱ 60 hrs

Fire Officer III

Chief Officer (BFST3785)

This comprehensive course covers management theory, communications, professional development, human resources, legal issues, strategic planning, and emergency management for chief officers. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a fire department and fulfill executive-level responsibilities.

Fire Officer IV

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer IV

Community Risk Reduction (BFST3533)

This course covers comprehensive community risk reduction strategies, including risk assessment, prevention programs, public education, code enforcement, and data-driven decision making. Participants will learn to develop and implement community risk reduction plans that reduce fire losses and improve community safety.

Fire Officer I

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer I

Company Officer (BFST2720)

This course provides instruction in fire department organization, management theory, leadership, communications, motivation, and group dynamics. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively supervise a fire company, manage personnel, and fulfill the responsibilities of a company officer.

Fire Officer III

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer III

Ethical & Legal Issues for the Fire Service (BFST2770)

This course covers ethical decision-making, legal responsibilities, liability issues, employment law, and regulatory compliance for fire service leaders. Topics include constitutional law, civil rights, labor relations, and ethical frameworks. Participants will develop the knowledge necessary to navigate complex legal and ethical challenges.

Fire Officer II

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer II

Fire Prevention Practices (BFST1505)

This course covers fire inspection practices, hazards, fire causes, construction features, flame spread, occupancy and fire load, and inspection techniques. Participants will learn to conduct thorough fire inspections, identify code violations, and work with property owners to improve fire safety.

Fire Officer I

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer I

Fire Service Course Delivery (BFST1740)

This course provides instruction in the principles and techniques of effective fire service course delivery. Topics include instructional methods, lesson planning, presentation skills, student assessment, and classroom management. Participants will develop the skills necessary to deliver engaging and effective fire service training programs.

Fire Officer II

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer II

Fire Service Course Design (BFST2741)

This course provides instruction in the principles and techniques of fire service course design. Topics include needs assessment, learning objectives, curriculum development, instructional materials, and course evaluation. Participants will develop the skills necessary to design effective fire service training programs that meet organizational and regulatory requirements.

Fire Officer I

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer I

Firefighting Tactics & Strategies I (BFST1810)

This course covers basic factors in coping with a fire emergency, including best use of available resources, incident action planning, and officer effectiveness. Topics include size-up, resource deployment, tactical priorities, and decision-making processes for company officers responding to structural fires and other emergencies.

Fire Officer II

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer II

Firefighting Tactics & Strategies II (BFST1811)

This advanced course builds on Firefighting Tactics & Strategies I, covering complex fire scenarios, multi-alarm operations, special occupancies, and incident command systems. Participants will develop advanced decision-making skills for managing large-scale and complex fire operations.

Fire Instructor III

⏱ 24 hrs

Fire Instructor III

Florida Training Manager (ATPC16701)

This course provides instruction in the administration and management of fire service training programs in Florida. Topics include training records management, certification processes, curriculum oversight, instructor supervision, and compliance with state training requirements. Participants will learn to manage training operations and ensure quality training delivery.

Safety Officer

⏱ 45 hrs

Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer (BFST6741)

This course covers the roles and responsibilities of the health and safety officer in fire departments. Topics include occupational health programs, safety policies and procedures, accident investigation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Participants will learn to develop and implement comprehensive health and safety programs.

Fire Officer II

⏱ 24 hrs

Fire Officer II

I-300: Intermediate Incident Management System (NFA4022)

This course provides training in the Incident Command System (ICS) for personnel who may assume command of expanding incidents or serve in supervisory roles within the ICS structure. Topics include ICS organization, resource management, planning processes, and multi-agency coordination.

Fire Officer III

⏱ 16 hrs

Fire Officer III

I-400: Advanced ICS (NFA4023)

This advanced course provides training in the Incident Command System (ICS) for personnel who may serve as incident commanders for major incidents or in area command roles. Topics include complex incident management, multi-jurisdictional coordination, and advanced ICS applications.

Safety Officer

⏱ 45 hrs

Safety Officer

Incident Safety Officer (BFST6742)

This course provides instruction in the roles and responsibilities of the incident safety officer. Topics include risk assessment, hazard identification, safety monitoring, intervention procedures, and post-incident analysis. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure firefighter safety at emergency incidents.

Safety Officer

⏱ 45 hrs

Safety Officer

Legal Issues for the Safety Officer (BFST7529)

This course covers legal responsibilities, liability issues, and regulatory compliance for safety officers. Topics include OSHA regulations, workers' compensation, negligence, and legal documentation. Participants will develop the knowledge necessary to fulfill legal obligations and protect the organization from liability.

Fire Officer IV

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer IV

Personnel Management for the Fire Service (BFST4045)

This course provides comprehensive instruction in personnel management for fire service executives. Topics include recruitment, selection, training, performance evaluation, discipline, labor relations, succession planning, and organizational development. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to build and maintain a high-performing workforce.

Fire Officer II

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer II

Private Fire Protection Systems I (BFST1540)

This course provides instruction in the design, installation, inspection, testing, and maintenance of private fire protection systems. Topics include automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, water supplies, and system components. Participants will learn to evaluate system adequacy and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Fire Officer IV

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer IV

Quantitative Analysis (BFST9884)

This course provides instruction in quantitative methods for fire service decision-making. Topics include statistical analysis, forecasting, operations research, cost-benefit analysis, and performance metrics. Participants will learn to use quantitative tools to support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.

Fire Officer II

⏱ 6 hrs

Fire Officer II

Statewide Emergency Response Plan - SERP (RN9572)

This course provides an overview of Florida's Statewide Emergency Response Plan (SERP), including the state's emergency management structure, mutual aid systems, resource typing, and coordination procedures. Participants will learn how local fire departments integrate with state-level emergency response operations.

Fire Officer IV

⏱ 45 hrs

Fire Officer IV

Strategic Planning (BFST3720)

This course covers the strategic planning process for fire departments, including environmental scanning, stakeholder analysis, goal setting, strategy formulation, implementation planning, and performance monitoring. Participants will develop the skills necessary to lead organizational change and position their departments for long-term success.