Fire Department Safety Officer: Health and Safety Officer

This course is based on NFPA 1550: Standard for Emergency Responder Health and Safety, 2024 Edition. The course is intended for the member within a fire department or emergency service organization who performs the functions of a Health and Safety Officer or who serves as an assistant to the Health and Safety Officer.

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 - Occupational Safety and Health in the Emergency Services, Fifth Edition

Certification Course Syllabus

Practical Exam Materials

Pre-Requisites

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

    Alternative Certification:

    Individuals not certified to the Fire Officer I level completing equivalent coursework as approved by the Commission are eligible for alternative certification under the following conditions:

    Alabama state licensed Emergency Medical Technician certified to the EMS or Rescue Officer I level may be certified as EMS Safety Officer I.

    Individuals certified to the EMS or Rescue Officer I level and able to demonstrate particular competence in the area of rescue operations may be certified as Rescue Safety Officer I.

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