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Officer & Instructor

Lead. Teach. Inspire. Courses for instructors and fire officers.

Save when you sign up for both: the Instructor 1 & 2 combo is $1,500.

Lead. Teach. Inspire.

Instructor 1

Instructor 1 provides the foundational skills to effectively teach, mentor, and develop the next generation of firefighters and future leaders.

  • Build LeadersDevelop your ability to lead and mentor with confidence.
  • Share KnowledgeLearn proven instructional methods and communication strategies.
  • Make an ImpactShape the future of the fire service through effective teaching and training.
  1. November 2–6 · Online LearningComplete coursework and assignments at your own pace.
  2. November 7–8 · In-Person Weekend SessionHands-on instruction, practical exercises, and skills application.
Dates
Nov 2–8, 20267th & 8th are in person
Format
Online + in-person weekend
Cost
$900Instructor 1 & 2 combo: $1,500
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Lead. Teach. Inspire.

Instructor 2

Instructor 2 builds on foundational skills to prepare you to deliver advanced instruction, evaluate performance, and develop strong, competent leaders in the fire service.

  • Advanced InstructionLearn to design, deliver, and evaluate advanced instruction with confidence.
  • Evaluate & ImpactEvaluate performance objectively and help shape the next generation.
  • Lead with PurposeStrengthen your leadership skills and mentor future fire service leaders.
  1. November 9–13 · Online LearningComplete coursework and assignments at your own pace.
  2. November 14–15 · In-Person Weekend SessionHands-on instruction, practical exercises, and skills application.
Dates
Nov 9–15, 202614th & 15th are in person
Format
Online + in-person weekend
Cost
$900$600 for returning Dunlap Instructor 1 students · Instructor 1 & 2 combo: $1,500
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Fire Officer Courses

Company Fire Officer

The first level of fire officer certification in Illinois, meeting or exceeding NFPA 1021. Phase 1 (at least 40 hours, online or in class) covers foundational material; Phase 2 (at least 80 hours, in the classroom) focuses on practical application. Candidates then pass the State written exam and complete a Task Book within three years. Prerequisites: current Advanced Technician Firefighter and Fire Service Instructor I certifications and at least four years of fire service experience.

Dates: Coming soonCost: Contact for pricing
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Advanced Fire Officer

The next step after Company Fire Officer, meeting or exceeding NFPA 1021. Phase 1 (at least 40 hours, online or in class) covers foundational material; Phase 2 (at least 80 hours, in the classroom) focuses on practical application, followed by the State written exam and a Task Book completed within three years. Prerequisites: current Company Fire Officer, Fire Department Incident Safety Officer, and Fire Service Instructor II certifications, NIMS IS-800, and at least five years of fire service experience.

Dates: Coming soonCost: Contact for pricing
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Incident Safety Officer

Prepares officers to serve as the incident safety officer on emergency scenes. The OSFM Fire Department Incident Safety Officer certification meets or exceeds NFPA 1521, requires a course of at least 40 hours, and is completed with the State written exam. Prerequisite: current Company Fire Officer certification.

Dates: Coming soonCost: Contact for pricing
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