Fire Officer Certificate Program
This certificate program provides the knowledge and responsibilities for current or aspiring company officers.
Category |
Courses |
Hours |
Incident/Emergency Management |
4 |
60 |
Strategy and Tactics |
4 |
44 |
Instructor Preparation |
1 |
24 |
Leadership and Management |
7 |
140 |
Technical Electives |
8 |
108 |
To successfully complete the certificate program you must complete 322 hours out of a possible 376 contact hours of instruction. This certificate program exceeds the requirements of Fire Officer I and II according to NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
When can I register?
You can register at anytime. You will have four years from the date of enrollment to complete the program.
What is the cost for the certificate program?
There is a one time enrollment processing fee of $50.00. Many of these programs are available at little or no cost through contracts with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety or grants from the National Fire Academy. Individual tuition fees may also apply.
Can I use previous training?
Yes you can. Upon your enrollment into the program, we will review your MUFRTI transcript and determine which courses will apply. We also will accept the Missouri Division of Fire Safety Fire Officer I and II programs and Fire Inspector I certification to meet the elective for Introduction to Fire Inspections Principles and Practices. Please submit these certificates from DFS when enrolling.
How do I track the courses I’ve taken?
MUFRTI will enter your enrollment and track all courses you have taken that are part of the certificate program from the date of enrollment. A transcript of the certificate program will be available annually upon request.
Do I receive certificates for each course I’ve taken?
Yes, individual course completion certificates will be awarded for each course. In addition, when you have successfully fulfilled the requirement you will be presented with a special Fire Officer certificate from MUFRTI.
Special Recognition
This non-credit certificate program is recognized by the United States Fire Administration/National Fire Academy as meeting the necessary requirements for endorsement.
MUFRTI Company Officer Certificate Program
Course |
Contact Hours |
ACE Credit |
E/C** |
Incident/Emergency Management |
|||
NIMS: ICS for Fire Service (ICS-100 & ICS-200) |
12 |
1 |
C |
NIMS: ICS for Highrise Operations |
8 |
0 |
C |
NIMS: Advanced ICS (ICS-300) |
24 |
1 |
C |
Introduction to Emergency Management |
16 |
2 |
C |
Total - Incident/Emergency Management |
60 |
4 |
|
Strategy and Tactics* |
|||
Preparing for Initial Company Operations |
12 |
1 |
C |
Managing Company Tactical Operations: Decision Making |
12 |
1 |
C |
Strategy and Tactics for Initial Company Operations |
12 |
1 |
C |
Simulations |
8 |
0 |
C |
Total - Strategy and Tactics |
44 |
3 |
|
Instructor Preparation |
|||
Fire Instructor I |
24 |
2 |
C |
Total - Instructor Preparation |
24 |
2 |
|
Leadership and Management |
|||
Leadership: Company |
12 |
1 |
C |
Leadership: Personal |
12 |
1 |
C |
Leadership: Supervisory |
12 |
1 |
C |
Managing in a Changing Environment |
12 |
1 |
C |
Shaping the Future |
12 |
1 |
C |
Fire Officer I |
40 |
2 |
C |
Fire Officer II |
40 |
3 |
C |
Total - Leadership/Management |
140 |
10 |
|
Technical Electives |
|||
Principles of Building Construction Combustible |
12 |
1 |
E |
Principle of Building Construction Fire Resistive |
12 |
1 |
E |
Fire Fighter Safety and Survival |
12 |
0 |
E |
Health and Safety Officer |
12 |
1 |
E |
Incident Safety Officer |
12 |
1 |
E |
Introduction to Fire Prevention Inspection: Principles and Practices for the Structural Fire Compnay Officers |
24 |
1 |
E |
Terrorism Company Officer |
12 |
1 |
E |
Terrorism EMS |
12 |
1 |
E |
Total - Technical/Electives |
108 |
7 |
|
Total |
376 |
26 |
|
Required |
322 |
|
* The National Fire Academy's Command and Control of Incident Operations may be substituted for this section.
** E = Elective, C = Core
Downloads
For more information, download the Fire Officer Certificate Program brochure [17.9 MB] or
download the Fire Officer Certificate Program registration form [128 KB].
