IFSAC Fire Officer IV

This course is designed for Chief officers who are ready to advance to the executive management level of their department. This course is based on the content in IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Chief Officer 4th Edition, and meets or exceeds NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 edition.

Human Resource Management, Multi-Agency Emergency Service Delivery, Long-Range Planning & Development, Community/Media Relations, Risk Management, and more will be covered. This class is project-based.

 

PREREQUISITES & EQUIPMENT NEEDED

Class participants must possess IFSAC Accredited Fire Officer III certification prior to the start of the class.

Students will need a laptop or desktop computer with working internet access. 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 Chief Officer 4th 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 the students also purchase the study guide that goes along with the textbook.

 

CERTIFICATION PROCESS

Written testing shall be scheduled through a SFRT district office location. 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 when taking the written exam. The skill portion of the evaluation will consist of a portfolio that will be explained in class and submitted at a later date.

 

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 IV 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 Fire Commission Curriculum Coordinator Casey Hall at casey.hall@kctcs.edu or (270) 993-4020.