Overview
The Fire Officer 1 certificate prepares students for the role of company officer, using objectives of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021: Fire Officers Professional Qualifications Level I.
Topics covered include human resource management, community and government relations, inspections, investigations, emergency service delivery, and safety.
Students must possess an Ohio Firefighter II certification and Fire Instructor certification to enter the program.
Contacts
Program Chair
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Serve in the role of company officer for a fire department
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Fire Lieutenant
- Fire Captain
- Battalion Chief
Graduate Employment Outlook
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of firefighters will grow about 4 percent through 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations
$62,500 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Program Chair
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Fire Officer 1 Certificate (FO1C)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FST 161 | Fire Officer 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 4 | 0 | 4 | |