Training Officer

Location: South Hill Vol. Fire Department

Dates: March 5, 2019 through April 4, 2019

Time: Weekdays 6pm-10pm - Sundays 8am-5pm

Registration: Online at www.vafire.com or call VDFP Division 3 office at 

434-392-3277

Desc: An entry level course for current or inspiring fire officers. Course consists of a combination of classroom study, scenarios and modular practical experiences that will prepare the firefighter for company officer roles. The Virginia Department of Fire Program's Fire Office I Training program consists of 44 hours of classroom instruction and Candidate Homework assignments.

Prerequisites: Students must have a current Instructor I certification & Virginia Dept. of Fire Programs' recognition certificate for Hazardous Materials Operations & be NIMS compliant by completing IS 700, 800, 100, and 200.

Hours: 46

Standard/Reg: NFPA 1021

Textbook: IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer 4th Edition, IFSTA Fire & Emergency Services Company Officer 4th Edition Study Guide Optional, VDFP approved Fire Officer I program student package.

POC: Michael Vaughan, Deputy Chief, South Hill Vol. Fire Department, 

434-247-6998 or southhillfire@embarqmail.com