WSFA Announces 2024 NFA Course Selection

Dates: March 21-22, 2024
Location: Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center
Stevens Point, WI

Strategies & Tactics for Initial Company Operations (F-0455)

Course Description
This two-day course is designed to meet the needs of Company Officers (COs) responsible for managing the operations of one or more companies during structural firefighting operations. This course is designed to develop the management skills needed by COs to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires.

Selection criteria
Senior firefighters who may at times assume the responsibilities of the CO (National Fire Protection Association 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Level II).

Prerequisites
None

Post-course requirements
None

Incident Safety Officer (F-0729)

Course Description
This two-day course examines the Safety Officer's role at emergency responses.

This course focuses on operations within an Incident Command System (ICS) as a Safety Officer and emphasizes response to all-hazards types of situations.

Selection criteria
Individuals who have a Safety Officer responsibility at emergency operation situations. Individuals attending this course should have a working knowledge of ICS as taught by the National Fire Academy, building construction principles, hazardous materials management, applicable National Fire Protection Association guidelines, and Federal regulations.

Prerequisites:
None

Post-course requirements:
None

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