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Description
For recently promoted officers or those who are working toward promotion.
This 80-hour class conforms to the NFPA standard for Fire Officer. In addition to the standard curriculum, this class will stress decision-making skills, professionalism, critical thinking, communication, team building, human resources issues, and transitioning from peer to officer. The online part of the class will also teach you valuable skills about communicating and teaching in a modern, electronic world. Forty hours will be spent in class at BGSU. An orientation to the online class site will be conducted during the face-to-face instructional time. Special Requirements
You should have a basic understanding of Windows and Microsoft Word. You will need to have Microsoft Word installed on the computer that you will use for this class. The online portion of the class takes approximately 10-15 hours a week, depending on your computer skill level. Required Textbook
You must purchase and bring Fire Office Principles and Practices from IAFC and NFPA, published by Jones and Bartlett. 
Approved for 3 credit hours
*To take advantage of the academic credit option for Fire School, fill out the appropriate Academic Credit Application Forms.
For more information on this class please contact us at:
Phone
419.372.8181 or 1.877.650.8165
E-mail
Kerry Fisher - fisherk@bgsu.edu
Ann Light - abetts@bgsu.edu
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Fire Officer 1