Fire Officer II

This course is based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 Edition. The course is designed for the Fire Officer who is ready to assume more of a leadership role by moving into the middle management level of his/her department. This course expands on the knowledge base attained in subjects and adding additional material including Management, Government Structure, and Departmental Budget Planning and Management.

In response to the 2025 update of NFPA 1020 the Fire Officer II course will be transitioning to: IFSTA’s, Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, Seventh Edition textbook. These changes will take effect in the Spring of 2027 and will impact content and certification requirements.

For more information regarding Curriculum and Certification Updates, please visit the following link: Curriculum and Certification Updates

For more information, call 1-800-241-2467

Special Equipment -

Laptop that can produce documents in Microsoft Office or Adobe PDF

Hours   40
Course Cost   $ 300 In-State     $ 600 Out-Of-State     Field Course – Contact host department regarding cost

Required Text - Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, Sixth Edition
(Effective January 1, 2027, this course will be using IFSTA's, Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, Seventh Edition textbook)

Certification Course Syllabus

Practical Exam Materials

Pre-Requisites

• • (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Fire Officer I
  • (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified Fire Instructor I

    Alternative Certification:
    Individuals not certified to the Fire Officer I and Fire Instructor I level completing equivalent coursework as approved by the Commission are eligible for alternative certification under the following conditions:
    Alabama state licensed Emergency Medical Technicians certified as EMS or Rescue Officer I may be certified as EMS Officer II.
    Individuals certified as EMS or Rescue Officer I and able to demonstrate particular competence in the area of rescue operations may be certified as Rescue Officer II.

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