This 2-day course is designed to develop the decision-making skills needed by Company Officers (COs) to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires. All activities and scenarios used in this course are based on structure fires. With the real possibility of being the first to arrive at an incident, the CO’s initial decisions will have an impact throughout the entire incident. It is vital that COs be able to make good management decisions that have a favorable impact on the eventual outcome.
In addition to a possible role as the initial Incident Commander, the CO may well be assigned a subordinate position within the Incident Command System (ICS) organization. COs need to have a clear understanding of the system, the position that they are assigned to, and their role in the organization if they are to function effectively and help make the system work.
This course is an excellent review for experienced COs.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Instructions to Download Student Manual: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_Instructions_0457.pdf PDF 189KB |
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| Syllabus: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_f0457.pdf PDF 68KB |
This course is specifically designed for newly appointed COs and for firefighters who may have acting CO responsibilities or who want to become a CO.
ICS-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q462 and Q463, available through NFA Online. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.
Upcoming offerings
Email or call the official under Contact(s) if you are interested in attending a course.
| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10 - 11, 2023 | Bend, Oregon | CCP | ||
| June 24, 2023 - October 25, 2023 | Cancelled | Rapid City, South Dakota | CCP | |
| July 15 - 16, 2023 | Cancelled | Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
Tate Chanler
OEM Director Clark County Emergency Management 870-246-0013 tatec@clarkcountyarkansas.com |
CCP |
| September 23 - 24, 2023 | Clatskanie, Oregon | CCP | ||
| October 26 - 27, 2023 | Bluemont, Virginia |
Kristoffer McAlister
Training and Safety Officer Mount Weather Fire Department 540-542-2660 kristoffer.mcalister@fema.dhs.gov |
CCP | |
| December 2 - 3, 2023 | Columbia, South Carolina |
Mike Dunlap
Education Specialist, NFA State Coordinator South Carolina Fire Academy 803-896-9842 mike.dunlap@llr.sc.gov
Bonita Watters
Curriculum Manager South Carolina Fire Academy 803-896-4074 bonita.watters@llr.sc.gov |
CCP | |
| December 4 - 5, 2023 | Dallas, Texas |
Michael W. Cole
Regional Training Manager Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service 979-500-6807 michael.cole@teex.tamu.edu
Darren Smith
Training Director - Extension Program Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service 979-500-6812 darren.smith@teex.tamu.edu
Micah Manshardt
In-Service Training Lieutenant Dallas Fire-Rescue 214-670-1530 micah.manshardt@dallasfire.gov |
CCP | |
| January 6 - 7, 2024 | Warren, Vermont |
Jessica Pomainville
Administrative Services Coordinator Vermont Fire Academy 802-798-9389 jessica.pomainville@vermont.gov
Jessica Pomainville
Administrative Services Coordinator Vermont Fire Academy 802-798-9389 Jessica.Pomainville@vermont.gov |
CCP | |
| January 13 - 14, 2024 | Rosemount, Minnesota |
Jared Rozeboom
Fire Service Specialist Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division 507-456-0907 jared.rozeboom@state.mn.us
Dan Buchholz
Training Specialist Minnesota State Fire Marshal Division 612-505-3323 daniel.buchholz@state.mn.us |
CCP | |
| January 16 - 17, 2024 | Houston, Texas |
Jason Jackson
Regional Training Manager Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service 979-500-6839 jason.jackson@teex.tamu.edu
Darren Smith
Training Director - Extension Program Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service 979-500-6812 darren.smith@teex.tamu.edu
Jason Corthell
Division Chief - Training Cypress Creek Fire Department - Harris County ESD13 281-894-0151 jason.corthell@hcesd13.org |
CCP | |
| February 24 - 25, 2024 | Owensboro, Kentucky | CCP | ||
| February 24 - 25, 2024 | Salem, Oregon |
Julie Olsen
Fire Program Manager Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 503-378-2297 Julie.Olsen@dpsst.oregon.gov
Kayla Ballrot
Certification Supervisor Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 503-378-2596 Kayla.Ballrot@dpsst.oregon.gov
Aaron Bielemeier
Regional Training Coordinator Department of Public Safety Standards and Training 503-302-5523 Aaron.Bielemeier@dpsst.oregon.gov |
CCP | |
| March 9 - 10, 2024 | Batesville, Arkansas |
Kilatha Hargiss
Fire Division Manager Arkansas Fire Training Academy 870-574-4760 khargiss@sautech.edu |
CCP | |
| April 9 - 10, 2024 | Greenville, Mississippi |
Lonagcio Smith
Division Chief of Training Greenville Fire Department 662-378-1616 lsmith@greenvillems.org |
CCP | |
| June 4 - 5, 2024 | Stow, Massachusetts |
Alanna Malatos
Program Coordinator Department of Fire Services Massachusetts Firefighting Academy 978-567-3210 alanna.malatos@mass.gov
Heather Antell
Registration Assistant Department of Fire Services Massachusetts Firefighting Academy 978-567-3201 heather.antell@mass.gov |
CCP | |
| July 15 - 16, 2024 | Las Vegas, Nevada |
Gary Stevenson
Fire Training Officer Clark County Fire Department 702-455-7760 garys@clarkcountynv.gov |
CCP | |
| September 21 - 22, 2024 | Brunswick, Maine | CCP |