IFSAC Fire Officer I

This course is designed to prepare students to successfully complete certification as Fire Officer I. This course is based on the content in IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer 6th Edition, and meets or exceeds NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 edition.

The target audience includes current company officers, acting company officers, and firefighters preparing for promotion to company officer. By completing all lessons, the student should be prepared for the Fire Officer I certification process. Students will have skill evaluation sheets, quizzes, and tests throughout the class prior to certification testing.

PREREQUISITES & EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Class participants must possess IFSAC Accredited Firefighter II certification and IFSAC Accredited Fire Instructor I certification prior to the start of the class.

Students will need a laptop computer (in-person classes) or a laptop or desktop computer with working internet access (virtual platform classes). Computers must have working camera and student must be present on video the duration of the class.

All class participants will need to obtain an IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer 6th Edition textbook prior to the class starting. Reading assignments and quizzes will be assigned for completion prior to the start of class. It is highly encouraged that students also purchase the study guide that goes along with the textbook.

 

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

An attempt at IFSAC certification is available the last day of class. Candidates will submit a completed application to the Kentucky Fire Commission and remit the prescribed written test sitting fee of $50, payable by fire department check or money order. Candidates will attempt a written examination of 100 multiple choice, true/false or matching questions and participate in skills examination.

Upon successful completion of the written and skills exams, provided all documentation and fees are submitted, and prerequisites are satisfied, the candidate shall become eligible to receive an accredited certification from the Kentucky Fire Commission.

 

OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS

The Fire Commission welcomes students from outside of Kentucky to participate in the IFSAC Fire Officer class series. Note that priority is given to in-state firefighters. Written testing must be completed in Kentucky and accredited certification pre-requisites must be met.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This course requires a significant amount of work, both inside and outside of the class setting. Students should ensure ample time is allotted during the stated timeframe of the course to meet these obligations.  

 

CLASS DATES & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

The Fire Commission has scheduled the following IFSAC Fire Officer I classes. Specific class information and the registration form can be accessed by visiting the links below, once registration has opened for the class.

 

For questions regarding these classes, please contact the Fire Commission via email at kyfirecommission@kctcs.edu or via telephone at (859) 256-3326.