Fire Officer II Certificate Program

FF51

Program Description

The Fire Officer II technical certificate of credit is conducted in cooperation with the Georgia Fire Academy and Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council to ensure graduates have the skills, knowledge, and credentials to serve as a Fire C0ompany Officer in paid and volunteer fire departments. Upon successful completion of assigned NPQ tasks, graduates will have the opportunity to be tested and certified at the National Professional Qualifications Fire Officer II Level.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.

Physical Fitness Requirement

This program requires that the student have National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) Standard 1582, standard on medical requirements for Firefighters, or a physician’s release to participate. All candidates should be in excellent condition. Additional physical fitness requirements may be added based on any revisions to NFPA Standards or action taken by Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training Council.

Grade Requirement

Students must complete each course with a grade of C or higher before progressing to the next course.

Program Length and Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall, Online

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.