Acting Officer in Charge for the Fire Service (online)

Course Length: 32 Hours

Who Should Attend: Please include the student's email address on the student authorization form. AN EMAIL ADDRESS IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND THIS COURSE.

Students who learn well from an online format and are disciplined to keep up with weekly assignments. Students have sufficient computer skills to navigate an online platform, use email, and also function within a chat room discussion.

Prerequisite: Computer with high speed internet access and letter from Fire Chief. Microsoft Word 03 format is required for homework assignments. Documents saved in Word for Vista format cannot be accepted.

This will be an introductory course of training for Fire and Emergency Services personnel for Company Officer. This course will be for the firefighter who is ready to take on the responsibility, training, and desire in becoming a Fire Company Officer.

Course Syllabus

Special Notes: This class is a blended learning delivery. Students will be required to watch an online lecture each week and complete a quiz at the end of the section. The students must then write a single page summary of that topic and prepare two discussion questions and email them to the instructor by 8 am each Friday. There will be a final practical session and written exam on campus at GPSTC the Monday of the 7th week. Attendance of this session on campus is required and failure to attend will result in a failure for the class.

NOTE: ** indicates that the seats available cannot be calculated or confirmed. For classes that start in 3 days, contact GPSTC Registration at 478-993-4491. For all other courses, contact the sponsoring agency for registration details.

TBA: (To Be Announced) This course is scheduled but not available for registration at this time. You may register for this course once a course number has been assigned.