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.