Fire Inspector I (Sept 9-12) CANCELLED Class Size: 20
IFSAC- Pro Board
Certification Course
Course Description
This course is designed to prepare students for the challenges of performing fire safety inspections in all types of commercial occupancies. This certification is established for individuals who are seeking a certification that is accredited through IFSAC and ProBoard. Examples of individuals for which this certification would be applicable could include firefighters, driver/operators, and fire officers who intend to use this certification to support operations-level pre-incident planning or inspection programs.
This certification is not intended for individuals who already possess a similar certification granted by another certifying entity, such as the International Code Council (ICC) and/or National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and are seeking reciprocity. Individuals who are seeking a State-equivalent Fire Inspector certification for purposes of conducting work under one of the programs administered by DFPC (e.g. educational and/or healthcare facilities) should follow the certification requirements established in the Fire and Life Safety section (https://www.colorado.gov/dfpc/fire-inspectors).
This course is not intended to prepare students for taking fire inspector certification exams for either the International Code Council (ICC) or the National Fire Protection Association(NFPA).
Prerequisite: Attendees must be current Colorado State certified NFPA 470, NFPA 472 or NFPA 1072 Hazardous Materials Awareness or higher
Attendees must bring:
- Textbook: Fire Inspection and Code Enforcement (8th Edition, IFSTA)
- Laptop or tablet device
- Electronic or paper versions of fire department/adopted fire code, applicable forms, templates, policies, procedures, etc.
Important! Class Schedule
Course Runs 0800 to 1700 Sept 9-12, 2024 with JPR assignments completed before and during class. Written exam may be scheduled only after completion of practical.
Students will be given a pre-course assignment of completing 2 JPRs that they must bring with them on the first day of the class on Monday, Sept 9th. That day, each student will be paired with a proctor to discuss the evaluation of their JPRs and any necessary changes to formatting and content. The student who successfully completes this course will have all Fire Inspector I JPRs completed and evaluated by a proctor in preparation for taking the State of Colorado Fire Inspector I exam. Several JPRs will be assigned as homework during the course with little or no class time allocated for completion of these JPRs. Failure to complete all JPRs on time and in the proper format will result in candidate then being required to submit all JPRs in the traditional method for review.
BEST PRACTICES IN COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION (F0635) (Sept 7-8) Class Size: 30
Course Description
This 2-day course demonstrates to students nationally recognized principles that, when used appropriately, can lead to community risk-reduction programs that can measure success in local communities. This course will give students the opportunity to explore programs from communities across the United States that have been showcased at Vision 20/20 symposiums. These programs demonstrate what nationally recognized organizations identify as examples of “best practices” in community risk reduction.
At the end of the course, students will be evaluated through a 25-question, multiple-choice examination. A final grade will be provided to each student. The minimum score needed to pass is 70.
General Audience
- Fire and emergency services personnel who help develop and deliver fire prevention and community risk-reduction programs.
- Fire and emergency services staff with an interest in advancing risk-reduction efforts in their community.
- Allied health and community service personnel who help develop and deliver risk-reduction programs.
Pre-course Assignment
Click here for a pre-course assignment that should take about 1 hour to complete
PREPARATION FOR INITIAL COMPANY OPERATIONS (F0458) (Sept 7-8) Class Size: 30
Course Description
- This two-day course is designed to develop a better understanding of the role and responsibilities of Company Officers (COs) in preparing their company for incident operations and to clarify the transition from firefighter to CO and the new roles relating to leadership and safety.
- This course is designed for COs, acting COs, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident, including those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operation.
General Audience
The target audience for this course includes:
- Fire and emergency services personnel who help develop and deliver fire prevention and community risk-reduction programs.
- Fire and emergency services staff with an interest in advancing risk-reduction efforts in their community.
- Allied health and community service personnel who help develop and deliver risk-reduction programs.
Fire Investigation: First Responders (F0770) (Sept 7-8) CANCELLED Class Size: 30
Course Description
This 2-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation. The course will stress the importance of fire scene awareness, evidence identification, preservation and the basics of a fire investigation. Students will develop an appreciation for the convergence of suppression, investigation, science and law.
General Audience
Fire and emergency services personnel who respond to fires or might conduct preliminary investigations into the origin and cause of fires.
The Chief Officer Training Course: Operations I Five Day Class (Sept 9-13) Class
Size: 30
The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention
& Control is offering, National Fire Academy Chief Officer Training
Course. This NFA certificate program is
160 hours in duration and will be delivered in blocks during the National Fire
Academy Weekends or as demand dictates. The
target audience is composed of those officers who are responsible for
commanding a variety of units from multiple stations. In their new roles, the
newly promoted chief officer would be responsible for strategic decision-making
at incidents, leaving the tactical decision-making to lower-level officers. In
career departments, this newly appointed chief officer might often be at the
battalion chief level. In a volunteer or combination volunteer and career
department, the newly appointed chief officer would not typically be referred
to as a battalion chief, but may have another rank such as captain or
lieutenant.
What
is Chief Officer Training Course (COTC)?:
COTC: Who is the target audience?
The target audience is composed of those officers who have
recently moved from being in charge of several responding sections within a
station (possibly over multiple shifts) to being responsible for commanding a
variety of units from multiple stations. In their new roles, the newly promoted
chief officer would be responsible for strategic decision-making at incidents,
leaving the tactical decision-making to lower-level officers. In career
departments, this newly appointed chief officer might often be at the battalion
chief level. In a volunteer or combination volunteer and career department, the
newly appointed chief officer would not typically be referred to as a battalion
chief, but may have another rank such as captain or lieutenant.
COTC: How is
the curriculum organized?
The COTC curriculum includes four distinct courses of
instruction: Leadership, Human Resource Development, Community Risk Reduction,
and Command & Control for a newly promoted chief officer. The total number
of contact hours is 160. The Division of Fire Prevention & Control hopes to
be able to offer three of the modules each year. Students will receive a NFA
certificate upon completion of the ENTIRE program (160 Hours). The module breakdown is as follows:
1. Leadership 32 hours
2. Human Resource Development 32 hours
3. Community Risk Reduction 16 hours
4. Operations I 40 hours
5. Operations II 40 hours
Questions? Please call Division
of Fire Prevention & Control at 303-239-4600
or email laura.renville@state.co.us