Fire Department Safety Officer: Health and Safety Officer
July 15, 2024
Alabama Fire College & Personnel Standards & Education Commission
This course is based on NFPA 1521: Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer Professional Qualifications, 2020 Edition. The course is intended for the member within a fire department or emergency service organization who performs the functions of a Health and Safety Officer or who serves as an assistant to the Health and Safety Officer.
Prerequisites:
(IFSAC or Pro Board) Certified Fire Officer I
Alternative Certification:
Individuals not certified to the Fire Officer I level completing equivalent coursework as approved by the Commission are eligible for alternative certification under the following conditions:
Alabama state licensed Emergency Medical Technician certified to the EMS or Rescue Officer I level may be certified as EMS Safety Officer I.
Individuals certified to the EMS or Rescue Officer I level and able to demonstrate particular competence in the area of rescue operations may be certified as Rescue Safety Officer I.
Cost:
Instate Cost: 265
Out of State Cost: 510
Required Text:
Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness, 4th Edition