FIRT 2357 - Fire Officer IV

Credit Hours: 3
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3
Meets the curriculum requirements of the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) for Fire Officer IV certification. A Fire Officer IV is an upper level supervisor who performs administrative functions who has met all the job performance and certification requirements of Fire Officer IV, in addition to previously meeting all the job performance and certification requirements of Fire Officer III as defined in NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
Prerequisite: FIRT 2356, FIRT 2307
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Administers job performance requirements, and evaluates and improves the department. 2. Projects a positive image of the fire department to the community. 3. Develops long-range plans and fiscal projections. 4. Develops plans for major disasters. 5. Administers a comprehensive risk management program