Company Fire Officer

Develop the leadership and operational skills to manage single-company fire operations.

Designed for first-line Company Fire Officers (CoFO), this course combines online/distance education with practical classroom instruction. The program is designed to meet the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal's Company Fire Officer certification education requirements and the Fire Officer I qualifications referenced in NFPA 1021.

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Class Hours

8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Course Fee

$1,350

August Host Location

McHenry Township Fire Protection District
3610 W Elm Street
McHenry, IL 60050

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Certification Requirements

The following information summarizes the requirements supplied for the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal Company Fire Officer certification. Refer to Illinois Administrative Code, Title 41, Section 141.309 for the official rules.

Before Enrolling

  1. Be engaged as Illinois fire protection personnel, as attested by the employing fire chief.
  2. Hold current Advanced Technician Firefighter (Firefighter III) certification.
  3. Hold current Fire Service Instructor I certification.
  4. Document at least four cumulative years of fire service experience.
  5. Submit an Application for Certification to the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Path to Full Certification

Phase 1 At least 40 instructional hours
Foundational coursework.
Phase 2 At least 80 instructional hours
In-classroom practical applications.
State Exam Pass the Company Fire Officer State Written Examination within one year of completing Phase 2. The supplied policy states that missing this window requires repeating Phases 1 and 2.
Phase 3 Complete the Company Fire Officer Task Book within three years of passing the State Written Examination. The supplied requirements call for verification by a certified Company Fire Officer, documentation by a qualified instructor, and the employing fire chief's signature.

Previously Certified Fire Officer I Personnel

A special provision is available to candidates previously certified as Fire Officer I under the prior system. According to the supplied program information, eligible candidates must meet the listed prerequisites, pass the current Company Fire Officer State Written Examination, and complete the current Company Fire Officer Task Book. Confirm eligibility with OSFM.

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