Course only available to on-campus weekend program students.
This 2-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses. A specific focus on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer is a main theme. Response to all-hazards types of situations will be emphasized.
Pre-course materials and course syllabus
| Instructions to Download Student Manual: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_Instructions_0729.pdf PDF 186KB |
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| Syllabus: | https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_w0729.pdf PDF 101KB |
Individuals who have a Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations.
Individuals attending this course should have a working knowledge of ICS as taught by the National Fire Academy, building construction principles, hazardous materials management, applicable National Fire Protection Association guidelines, and federal regulations.
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 required training.
Upcoming offerings
Interested in attending a State or National Weekend Program course?
Apply online| Dates | Availability | Location | Contact(s) | CCP |
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| July 15 - 16, 2023 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | CCP | ||
| July 22 - 23, 2023 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | CCP | ||
| July 22 - 23, 2023 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | CCP | ||
| March 23 - 24, 2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland |
Charlotte Green
Executive Assistant Virginia Department of Fire Programs 804-249-1987 charlotte.green@vdfp.virginia.gov
Jamey Brads
Chief of Training and Operations Virginia Department of Fire Programs 804-839-1042 jamey.brads@vdfp.virginia.gov |
CCP | |
| June 22 - 23, 2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland |
Reid Vaughan
Section Chief, Regional Alabama Fire College 205-499-6905 rvaughan@alabamafirecollege.org
Rick Gregg
Group Supervisor, Training Alabama Fire College 205-566-3940 rgregg@alabamafirecollege.org |
CCP | |
| July 20 - 21, 2024 | Emmitsburg, Maryland | CCP |