ID
4-509-1483
Name
Fire Officer
Status
Published
Version
1.2
Updated
4/5/2022 3:33:19 PM
Original Release
04/05/2022
Last Major Release
 
NQS Position
Resource Category
Fire/Hazardous Materials
Primary Core Capability
Fire Management and Suppression
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Personnel
Overall Function
The Fire Officer provides supervisory and managerial functions for a group of firefighters
Single resource
In conjunction with a NIMS typed team
NIMS Typed Team
 
In conjunction with a NIMS typed unit
NIMS Typed Unit
 
Description Notes
Not Specified
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Types
Type Description
Type 1The Type 1 Fire Officer: 1. Provides managerial and administrative functions for multiple groups or divisions at the strategic level 2. Aligns with NFPA Fire Officer Level IV and/or NFPA Fire Officer Level III
Type 2The Type 2 Fire Officer: 1. Provides managerial and administrative functions for multiple companies or units at the strategic and tactical levels 2. Aligns with NFPA Fire Officer Level II
Type 3The Type 3 Fire Officer: 1. Provides supervisory or managerial functions for a company or unit of up to six members, typically at the tactical and task levels 2. Aligns with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Officer Level I
Components
Component Notes  
EducationNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Not Specified
Type 2Not Specified
Type 3Not Specified
TrainingPer NIMS compliance at the time of publication, Incident Command System (ICS)- and Independent Study (IS)- training courses are listed. Equivalent courses must meet the NIMS National Standard Curriculum
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: Completion of the following: 1. ICS-400: Advanced Incident Command System for Command and General Staff 2. Training in accordance with NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer Level IV and/or Level III, or equivalent 3. Additional AHJ-determined training
Type 2Same as Type 3, PLUS: Completion of the following: 1. ICS-300: Intermediate Incident Command System for Expanding Incidents 2. IS-703: National Incident Management System Resource Management, or equivalent 3. Training in accordance with NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer Level II, or equivalent 4. Additional Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)-determined training
Type 3Completion of the following: 1. All training for NIMS Type 1 Firefighter 2. Training in accordance with NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer Level I, or equivalent
ExperienceFull-time career or volunteer experience satisfies these experience requirements
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 31. Relevant, full-time firefighting experience, or equivalent, as determined by the AHJ 2. Relevant, full-time supervisory experience in the fire service or equivalent, as determined by the AHJ
Physical/Medical FitnessThe NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System (NQS) defines Physical/Medical Fitness levels for NIMS positions
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 31. Arduous 2. Maintains AHJ-determined physical fitness standards suitable for the environment and typing. The NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments meets or exceeds this physical fitness standard 3. Maintains immunizations in accordance with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization recommendations
CurrencyNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 31. Currently functions in this position 2. Participates in an operational incident, planned event, exercise, drill, or simulation at least once every year
Professional and Technical Licenses and CertificationsNot Specified
Component Types
Type Criteria
Type 1Same as Type 2, PLUS: 1. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer Level IV and/or NFPA Fire Officer Level III 2. Any other AHJ-determined certification and recertification requirements
Type 2Same as Type 3, PLUS: 1. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer Level II 2. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications 3. Any other AHJ-determined certification and recertification requirements
Type 31. NIMS Type 1 Firefighter qualifications 2. AHJ-approved Emergency Medical Technician certification 3. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Firefighter Level II 4. AHJ certification equivalent to NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Fire Officer Level I 5. Any other AHJ-determined certification and recertification requirements
Composition and Ordering Specifications
Specification
This position can be ordered as a single resource or in conjunction with a National Incident Management System (NIMS) typed team (Fire Engine Strike Team –Structural)
Discuss logistics for deploying this position, such as working conditions, length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment
Requestor specifies any additional qualifications necessary based on incident complexity
1502
Notes
References
Reference
1. FEMA, NIMS 508: Fire Engine Strike Team – Structural 2. FEMA, NIMS 509: Firefighter (Structural) 3. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS), October 2017 4. FEMA, NIMS Guideline for the National Qualification System, November 2017 5. FEMA, National Response Framework, October 2019 6. NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents, 2018 7. NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2013 8. NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 9. NFPA 1026: Standard for Incident Management Personnel Professional Qualifications, 2018 10. NFPA 1037: Standard for Fire Marshal Professional Qualifications, 2016 11. NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, 2019 12. NFPA 1582: Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments, 2018 13. NFPA 1670: Standard on Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue Incidents, 2017 14. Occupational Safety and Health Administration 29 Code of Federal Regulations Part 1910.120: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, 2019 15. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, Immunization Recommendations for Disaster Responders, 2019
Published Versions
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