Overview
The Fire Officer 2 Certificate meets the job performance requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021: Managing Fire Officer, and applies the leadership standards published by the International Association of Fire Chiefs in the Officer Development Handbook.
To enter this certificate program, students must complete the course FST 161 or equivalent, and possess Ohio Firefighter II certification and Fire Instructor certification.
Contacts
Program Chair
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Serve in the role of company officer in 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 2 Certificate (FO2C)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FST 162 | Fire Officer 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Credits: | 4 | 0 | 4 | |