FIRE 258 - Advanced Fire Officer

Acquaints the student with the role of the advanced company officer at the supervisory/management level who oversees multiple fire companies or stations. Provides an introduction to being a manager, applications of leadership, managing community risk reduction programs, administrative communications, fire cause determination, and managing major incidents. Course satisfies Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Office of the State Fire Marshal Advanced Company Fire Officer certification. Prerequisite(s): FIRE 248. (PCS 1.2, 9 credit hours - 9 hours lecture, 0 hours lab)