2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

FST-211 Fire Officer II


Credits: 3
Contact Hours: Lec 3
Note: Course only offered in the spring semester. This course addresses NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (current edition). The role of a Company Officer is discussed, along with how that role relates to the department, the community, liability and legal responsibilities attached to this position. Discussion of labor relations, budgeting, information management and fire department communications are included. Company level inspections, investigations and training are discussed along with emergency service delivery. The Company Officers’ responsibilities relating to firefighter safety and health are also discussed. Students successfully completing this course and meeting the requirements of Missouri Division of Fire Safety will be eligible for certification as Fire Officer I by the Division of Safety. Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in FST 106 , FST 210 , FST 215 .