Prepare the next generation of fire service leaders with IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 7th Edition. Designed for firefighters transitioning into supervisory roles, this new edition provides a comprehensive overview of emergency services leadership practices and incorporates timely, relevant topics such as behavioral and mental health, cancer prevention, human resources management, and conflict resolution.

Students utilizing this manual will be equipped to provide safe and effective leadership in emergency and nonemergency activities. Specifically developed for first line supervisors, the 7th Edition focuses on key operational areas including:

• Fire suppression
• Search and rescue
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Fire prevention
• Public fire and life safety education
• Fire cause determination and arson investigation

Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 7th Edition presents Fire Officer I and II content in a clear, easy to read layout with a single column format ideal for adult learners. This manual aligns with Chapters 9 and 10 of NFPA 1020, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications and includes key features such as:

• Chapter References
• Key Term Definitions
• Review Questions
• Discussion Questions
• 39 Skill Sheets

Key Updates and Features:

• New material on conflict resolution, discipline theory, and the distinction between commanding and leading.
• Updated fire dynamics from UL FSRI, aligned with Essentials 8th Edition.
• Enhanced content on cancer risks, prevention, and smoke hazards.
• Thoroughly revised Health, Wellness, and Safety chapter.
• New Community Risk Reduction content to meet updated standards.
• Comprehensive updates addressing NFPA 1020 standard changes, including significant revisions to skills sheets and curriculum rubrics, ensuring students are fully prepared for certification and promotional testing.