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Preparation for Initial Company Operations W0458

Training Specialist


Richard Sexton
301-447-7687

Delivery type


2-day on-campus

Continuing education units


1.6

ACE recommendation


Pending (ACE Review): In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in firefighting operations or fire science.

Course only available to on-campus weekend program students.

This 2-day course is designed to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of Company Officers (COs) in preparing their company for incident operations and to clarify the transition from firefighter to CO and the new roles relating to leadership and safety.

This course is designed for COs, acting COs or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident, including those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety and leadership as it relates to company operation.

Pre-course materials and course syllabus

Instructions to Download Student Manual: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/pcm/BYOD_0458.pdf PDF 109KB
Course Syllabus: https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/ax/syll/syllabus_w0458.pdf PDF 127KB

COs, acting officers or senior firefighters who command a fire company during emergency operations.

Those officers who are responsible for maintaining skills and company readiness.

Incident Command System (ICS)-100-level and ICS-200-level training. Preferred courses are Q0462 and Q0463, available through NFA Online. Chief's signature attests that the applicant has completed this required training.

Upcoming offerings

Interested in attending a State or National Weekend Program course?

Apply online
Dates Availability Location Contact(s) CCP
July 13 - 14, 2024 Emmitsburg, Maryland
Mark Pare
Director
RI Fire Academy
401-667-3670
mark.pare@dbr.ri.gov
Mark St. Pierre
State Weekend Coordinator
RI Fire Academy
401-667-3670
msp9551@aol.com
CCP