Fire Officer I to IV
Move from the front seat to the chief's office. TCFP approved officer courses you complete online, with leadership evaluations done at your own department.
Choose Your Level
Each course runs from the 1st of the month to the 15th of the following month and meets TCFP and NFPA 1021 requirements.
- Fire Officer I$250Register
Supervision, communication, human resource basics, community relations, preincident planning, fireground size-up and crew safety. Prerequisites: Fire Fighter II and Fire Instructor I (TCFP or equivalent).
- Fire Officer II$250Register
Evaluations, discipline and conflict, fire investigation responsibilities, budgeting basics, prevention programs and multi-unit incident operations. Prerequisites: Fire Officer I (TCFP or equivalent).
- Fire Officer III$300Register
Strategic planning, budgets and purchasing, human resource management, community risk reduction and emergency management. Prerequisites: Fire Officer II and Fire Instructor II (TCFP or equivalent), plus ICS-300.
- Fire Officer IV$300Register
Executive leadership: policy development, long-range planning, legal and labor issues, interagency cooperation and organizational change. Prerequisites: Fire Officer III (TCFP or equivalent), plus ICS-400.
Online, on Your Schedule
- Register by the end of the month. Classes start on the 1st. Have your TCFP FIDO number ready.
- Complete the coursework online. Lessons at your own pace, with exam windows listed in the syllabus.
- Finish your skills evaluations. At your home department with a qualified evaluator, at no extra cost, or at one of our training locations.
- Take the TCFP exam. You finish eligible for the TCFP written exam and the IFSAC seal.
Backed by Our Pass Guarantee
Do the work, and if you still don't pass your certification exam, you retake the course at no tuition cost. How it works
Let a Grant Pay for It
Every officer course is eligible for HB2604 funding, up to $700 per trainee per course for rural and volunteer departments.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do classes start?
Online TCFP classes start on the 1st of every month and end on the 15th of the following month.
Where do I do the skills portion?
At your own department with a qualified evaluator at no extra cost, or at one of our approved training locations.
What are the prerequisites for Fire Officer I?
Fire Fighter II and Fire Instructor I certification (TCFP or equivalent).
Can HB2604 pay for the course?
Yes. All of our TCFP courses are HB2604 eligible for qualifying rural and volunteer departments.
Will I be eligible for IFSAC?
Yes. You finish eligible to take the TCFP written exam for both state certification and the IFSAC seal.
Still Deciding?
Book a free 15-minute call and we'll help you pick the right course.
Or call 1-888-236-7911, text 210-761-6766, or email info@cordialems.com.
Earn Your Next Fire Certification
Online TCFP classes start on the 1st of every month.