Fire Dept Safety Officer – Incident Safety Officer Professional Certification (NFPA 1521)

The Safety Officer’s responsibilities fall into two clear cut categories: those associated with responding at the incident scene, and those associated with managing the day-to-day affairs of the department. The Incident Safety Officer (ISO) course is focused on the incident and the role the Safety Officer plays as part of the Command Staff. The target audience is Company Officers (CO) and Lead Firefighters who are experienced in firefighter safety issues and are familiar with an Incident Command System, hazardous materials management, suppression strategies and tactics, and technical rescue related emergency operations. The program provides the student with the decision-making process and skills required to recognize unsafe acts and conditions and take appropriate corrective actions. This course is tested to NFPA 1521 Standard, to the Fire Department Safety Officer – Incident Safety Officer Level through the ProBoard. Successful completion of the program requires proficiency demonstration in written practical skills and a multiple-choice examination.

Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Fire Company Officer I

Required Textbook(s): IFSTA, Fire & Emergency Services Safety Officer, 2nd Edition

Required Equipment: Computer with audio/video capability and internet access

Cost: Free to all responders