Company Officer
Designed to Instruct Both Career and Volunteer Firefighters and Fire Officers Who Seek Promotions to Fire Officer I or II Levels

This text is vital to anyone who seeks certification as a Fire Officer.

Company Officer, 2nd Edition, is designed to instruct both career and volunteer firefighters and fire officers who seek promotions to the Fire Officer I or II levels.

Based on the 2003 Edition of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, this book covers job performance requirements needed to ensure that officers are properly equipped with the knowledge to not only accomplish job responsibilities but also to excel in their new role.

In addition, the all-important “soft skills” that are essential to quick mastery of the officer position are also addressed. Important information on how to communicate effectively, provide strong leadership, and operate safely while on the fireground, highlight the skills required for proficiency on the job.

• provides a comprehensive guide to Fire Officer I and II as outlined by the 2003 Edition of NFPA 1021, including a detailed correlation guide comparing the requirements of the Standard to the corresponding page in the book
• an enhanced full color design features textboxes highlighting critical information regarding safety, ethical considerations, officer advice, and other important facts that allow the officer to hit-the-ground running in the new position
• expanded coverage of emergency management reflects the changing role of the Company Officer
• "Street Stories" and "Case Studies" highlight valuable lessons learned by real fire officers from across the country

Contents:

Introduction: The Company Officer's Role.
The Company Officer's Role in Effective Communications.
The Company Officer's Role in the Organization.
The Company Officer's Role in Management.
The Company officer's Role in Managing Resources.
The Company Officer's Role: Leadership Principles.
The Company Officer's Role in Leading Others.
The Company Officer's Role in Personnel Safety.
The Company Officers' Role in Fire Prevention.
The Company Officer's Role in Understanding Building Construction and Fire Behavior.
The Company Officer's Role in Fire Investigation.
The Company Officer's Role in Preplanning and Readiness.
The Company Officer's Role in Incident Management.
Appendix A NFPA 1021.
Appendix B Suggested Training Evolutions.
Appendix C Introduction to Incident Management.
Acronyms.
Glossary.