Upon successful completion of this course, students will hone their dive skills and assume an increased role in planning and organizing dives.  Students apply reinforced skills in various conditions of increased difficulty- including: night or low visibility, deep water dives, search and recovery, and surf diving or current diving.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: define the law enforcement authority and limitations of police officers, peace officers, and civilians in New York State; explain the role of the peace officer within the criminal justice system; describe the responsibilities and the standards for ethical conduct of peace officers; analyze fire scenes to determine if possible criminal activity was involved; and testify in court as a Law Enforcement Officer; and employ defensive tactics when necessary.

Version 1: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: oversee and coordinate the operations in emergency fire, multiple casualty, and emergency medical incidents and perform the tasks of a middle level manager in the administration of multiple fire companies; demonstrate strategy and tactics of emergency response operations and supervision and leadership skills based upon operational policy and procedures of the New York City Fire Department. Version 2: Students will be able to: deploy, coordinate, command and control fire personnel during fire fighting operations; assess fire conditions and evaluate structural integrity of buildings throughout fire operations; develop proper firefighting strategies consistent with established safety parameters; implement the Incident Command System of control and coordination for operations; determine if the fire was accidental or suspicious; record all pertinent information regarding operations for necessary reports; be aware of hazardous materials and the resources available for mitigation; know building construction as it relates to fire travel and extension in various structures; display proper communications skills between units at the scene and dispatchers; know foam operations; determine effectiveness of on-scene resources and implementation of additional resources to manage the situation; oversee and coordinate the operations in emergency fire, multiple casualty and emergency medical incidents; and perform the tasks of a middle manager in administration of multiple fire companies.Version 3: Students will be able to: deploy, coordinate, command and control fire personnel during fire fighting operations; assess fire conditions and evaluate structural integrity of buildings throughout fire operations; develop proper firefighting strategies consistent with established safety parameters; implement the Incident Command System of control and coordination for operations; determine if the fire was accidental or suspicious; record all pertinent information regarding operations for necessary reports; be aware of hazardous materials and the resources available for mitigation; know building construction as it relates to fire travel and extension in various structures; display proper communications skills between units at the scene and dispatchers; know foam operations; determine effectiveness of on-scene resources and implementation of additional resources to manage the situation; oversee and coordinate the operations in emergency fire, multiple casualty and emergency medical incidents; perform the tasks of a middle manager in administration of multiple fire companies. Version 4: Newly promoted Chief Officers will be able to: perform the role of Incident Commander at structural fires as well as all types of emergency responses; interact with local community boards, the news media, and numerous outside agencies. Additionally, Chief Officers will be equipped with the training and resources to solve problems both routine and non-routine that they will experience in the field through effective use of Fire Department units as well as other emergency response agencies. Chief Officers will be familiar with the various branches of the fire service within the city of New York and will know the capabilities of these branches and how to utilize them as needed. Lastly, Chief Officers will further develop and expand the leadership skills acquired as a frontline supervisor (i.e. Captain and Lieutenant) and apply them to their new position as a Battalion Chief in the New York City Fire Department. Successful completion of the course certifies Battalion Chiefs to serve as liaisons to the New York City Transit Authority.

Version 1, 2, and 3: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: achieve the goals of the department; discuss the dynamics of leadership; and supervise subordinates as to the best course of action in various emergency and non emergency situations. Version 4: Students will be able to: apply classroom lessons to function safely and efficiently as Company commander (Captain) and as Acting Battalion Chief both administratively and at fires and emergencies; effectively operate various department communication devices; strategically deploy fire companies at fires and emergencies; recognize and mitigate developing dangerous situations; function as Resource Unit Leader; utilize the Electronic Fireground Accountablity System (EFAS); become certified in several areas, including: Incident Command System, International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) course Emergency Response to Terrorism; operate at terrorist incidents; discuss the working of the automatic fire alarm panel and automatic sprinkler systems; explain the utility system infrastructure and operate safely at utility emergencies and fire; describe operation of the Full Operational Capability (FOC) and how it relates to jobs in the field. Students also develop a working understanding of building construction and possible effects on field operations. In an administrative capacity, students effectively conduct various duties of a company commander; carry out administrative duties of a Battalion Chief; conduct effective building inspections and maintain accurate building records; enter responses into the NYFIRS system; withdraw information from the MIRS system; complete four 10-hour days of mentoring and ride alongs with an experienced chief in various parts of the city; and discuss leadership principles and apply them to routine and emergency operations.