Preparation for Initial Company Operations (NFA/PICO)

Description: This National Fire Academy course is designed to develop a better understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a company officer in preparing their company for incident operations. In addition, to clarify the transition from firefighter to company officer and the new roles relating to leadership and safety. This course is designed for those officers who are responsible for company readiness, personnel safety, and leadership as it relates to company operation.

Training Audience:  Company officers, acting company officers, or senior firefighters responsible for the management of a single fire company at an emergency incident.

Prerequisites: Recommended minimum Pennsylvania Entry Level Interior Firefigher (ELIF) and 3 years of fire service experience.

Course Length:  16 hours

Certification: National Fire Academy Preparation for Initial Company Operations certificate will be applied for at the completation of class.

Textbook: NFA Preparation for Initial Company Operations manual will be issued.

Equipment Needs:  Pen / pencil, note-taking material. 

Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours:  None