Fire Safety Officer Training: Professional Development & Community Safety

Fire safety officers may play several different roles within a firehouse. In many cases, they are responsible for developing and implementing safety training for fellow officers. Fire safety officers also serve the public, participating in fire-prevention activities and community education.

Importance

• The Fire Department Safety Officers Association developed training programs to promote professionalism among paid and volunteer firefighters. The standards were developed by a board of firefighters from across the country and reviewed by their peers.

Course Work

• Individuals interested in becoming certified safety officers should contact the FDSOA for the appropriate training materials. Training is designed to be completed at home through a program where you study at your own pace.

Examination

• Upon completion of course work, candidates may petition the FDSOA for certification by submitting an examination application. Exams are given five times a year, according to the FDSOA conference schedule. Candidates need a score of 70 percent or higher to pass.

Training Resource

• The FDSOA offers certification training for health and safety officers and the incident safety officer.

  Fire Department Safety Association

  522 St. Louis Ave.

  Collinsville, IL 62234

  618-344-2595

  fdsoa.org