Description:
This course is designed for new and current fire officers seeking to enhance their knowledge, leadership, and decision-making skills in managing major fire incidents. Emphasis is placed on the roles and responsibilities of the Incident Commander, including incident size-up, risk assessment, strategic planning, tactical decision-making, resource management, and maintaining command and control during complex, rapidly evolving incidents. Students will explore incident management principles, modern fire behavior, incident priorities, operational strategies, firefighter safety, accountability, and the effective implementation of the Incident Command System (ICS). This course provides knowledge, skills, and abilities for those who are responsible for command and control of dynamic and complex fireground emergencies. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and realistic incident simulations, participants will develop and apply the critical thinking and command skills necessary to manage expanding incidents, anticipate changing conditions, and make sound operational decisions.
Prerequisite:
Intermediate Incident Command System I-300
Staffing:
No backfill, holdover, or overtime is authorized.
Cost:
OCFA employee: Free
Outside agency: $140 - The course fee will be processed on the first day of class via e-check or credit card, with a 2.45% convenience fee applied to credit card payments.
DRESS CODE:
Station uniform, staff uniform, or business casual. No T-shirts, caps, shorts, or sandals.
Instructor:
Battalion Chief Chuck Fedak
DISCLAIMER:
Upon submitting your registration, you will be placed on a waiting list and are not guaranteed a seat in the class. Seat requests will close 45 days prior to the course start date, at which time OCFA Training will review all applications and determine the final class roster based on training needs and available seats. Applicants selected to attend will receive a confirmation email with relevant course information.
If a student is selected for the class but becomes unable to attend, prompt advance notice of cancellation is expected to allow another applicant the opportunity to participate. Failure to provide appropriate notification may result in a “No Call/No Show Report” being issued to the Training Chief of the student’s respective agency. Attendance records may be considered when evaluating registration requests for future class offerings.
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Direct questions to: trainingcenter@ocfa.org.