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Suffolk County Fire Academy | Evaluated Learning Experience

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Introduction to Fire Officer

Also known as Fireground Strategies and Tactics for First Arriving Companies (FTSFAC) and Leadership and Supervision
Course Category: 
Active - Suffolk County Fire Academy
Length: 

Version 1: 21 hours (6 weeks). Version 2: 30 hours (10 weeks).

Location: 
Suffolk County Fire Academy, Maple Avenue, Yaphank, NY
Dates: 

Version 1: November 2014 - July 2025. Version 2: August 2025 - Present. 

Instructional delivery format: 
Traditional classroom model
Learner Outcomes: 

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: discuss the difference between leadership and management and their role in the fire service; styles of leadership and the qualities and traits of leaders; importance of management and communications; officers' roles in safety, size-up, action plans and strategy and tactics; single company operations, tactical objectives, incident command and resource management.

Instruction: 

Version 1 and 2: Instruction is provided in a traditional classroom setting including classroom discussions, hands-on activities and various scenarios.  Major topics include assuming the role of company officer; leadership, supervision and management; fire department communications; the company officers role in safety, emergency response and size-up; strategy and tactics for single engine companies and incident management. This course meets the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) Standard 1021. Successful course completion results in a New York State certificate. 

Credit recommendation: 

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, Fire Service Administration, Supervision/Administration, Business Management, or Strategies and Tactics (3/15) (8/20 revalidation).  NOTE: If both Fire Officer and Introduction to Fire Officer are successfully completed, they may be combined for 3 semester hours in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, Fire Service Administration, Supervision/Administration, Business Management, or Strategies and Tactics. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Fire Science, Fire Protection Technology, Fire Service Administration, Supervision/Administration, Business Management, or Strategies and Tactics, or Emergency Management Services (8/25 revalidation).. NOTE: Content is duplicative of the course formerly titled Fire Officer. See separate listing for ‘Company Training and Community Risk Reduction; Fireground Strategies and Tactics for First Arriving Companies (FTSFAC); Firefighter Health and Safety; Leadership and Supervision; and Planning and Emergency Response (formerly Fire Officer).

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