Please note: This course requires a completion of an application as part of the registration process. Applying does not guarantee a spot in this course.
The Officer Development – Company Training & Community Risk Reduction course provides current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of how to determine company-level training needs, teaching from a lesson plan, documentation of training activities, and different methods to conduct company-level training.
Additionally, this course covers the basic responsibilities of the fire officer as they relate to community relations, company-level building inspections, and community risk reduction.
This course is based upon the requirements found in Chapter 4 of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.
Designed for: Current and prospective fire officers
Course Length: 12 hours
Prerequisite: A minimum of 2 years of service following completion of Firefighter I or Basic Firefighter Training or Essentials of Firefighting or Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations with HMFRO, and Engine Company Operations or Ladder Company Operations, and authorization to attend from student’s department Chief.
Seats are limited and registration is required.
Registration will open on September 3rd, 2025 at 8:00 AM.
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Session 1
Monday, November 3, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
Session 2
Monday, November 10, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
Session 3
Monday, November 17, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm -
Session 4
Monday, November 24, 2025
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Suffolk County Fire Academy
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REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 8:00 am