Classroom Sessions:
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Jeddah
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Rome
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Manama
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This programme is designed to develop the leadership, operational, and decision-making skills required for Fire Officers. It focuses on command responsibilities, emergency management, fire ground leadership, and administrative competencies essential for effective fire service operations
Objectives
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Officer
- Apply leadership and supervision skills in emergency situations
- Implement incident command Make effective fire ground decisions
- Manage personnel, safety, and resources
- Conduct risk assessments and post-incident evaluations
- Ensure compliance with fire safety standards and procedures
Who Should Attend?
- Firefighters aspiring for promotion
- Junior Fire Officers / Supervisors
- Fire & Safety Officers
- Emergency Response Team Leaders
- Industrial Fire Personnel
DAY 1 – Role of Fire Officer & Leadership Fundamentals
- Roles and responsibilities of a Fire Officer
- Leadership v/s management in fire service
- Leadership styles and communication skills
- Team building and motivation
- Ethics, discipline, and professionalism
- Decision-making under pressure
DAY 2 – Incident Command System (ICS)
- Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS)
- Structure and organization of ICS
- Roles within incident command
- Scene size-up and risk assessment
- Resource management and deployment
- Communication during incidents
- Coordination with external agencies
DAY 3 – Fireground Operations & Tactical Decision-Making
- Fire behavior and fire dynamics (review)
- Fireground strategies and tactics
- Offensive vs defensive firefighting
- Ventilation, search & rescue operations
- Water supply and hose management
- High-rise and industrial fire operations
- Rapid intervention and firefighter safety
DAY 4 – Safety Management & Risk Control
- Firefighter safety and health
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- Accountability systems
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) management
- Incident safety officer role
- Accident prevention and investigation
- Compliance with NFPA standards (e.g., NFPA 1500 overview)
DAY 5 – Administration, Training & Post-Incident Analysis
- Fire station management
- Training planning and drills
- Report writing and documentation
- Fire prevention and community education
- Post-incident analysis and lessons learned
- Case studies of major fire incidents
- Final assessment and feedback