The Firefighter Training Advisory Committee (FTAC) was created by the 56th Oklahoma Legislature through the passing of House Bill 1833.
The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Commission has authority to appoint FTAC Committee Members.
Statutory duties of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Commission are:
- Prescribe a reporting form for the use by Volunteer Fire Departments and by Volunteer Firefighters in order to provide the certification required
- Submit an annual report on recommendations regarding fire and emergency services training needs to the Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate no later than December 31st of each year
Statutory duties of FTAC are:
- Identify firefighter training needs and setting the firefighter training goals for the State of Oklahoma
- Interact with the Homeland Security Department's Preparedness and Awareness Division on firefighter training and grants
- Advise the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Commission in administering and maintaining the incentive recognition programs established for Oklahoma Firefighters
- Advice and assist the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal Commission in ensuring that the state has consistent basic and continuing education programs that include steps for all ranks of positions of career and volunteer firefighters by setting minimum standards for career, recommended levels for volunteer, identifying training programs and courses required for fire service members to achieve those levels
Training Resources
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Five Levels of Firefighter
Wildland Firefighter
The Wildland Firefighter Level builds on the FD Support Personnel Level and prepares a Firefighter to effectively combat wildland fires and respond to various types of accidents (automobile, etc.).
Completion of FD Support Personnel Level and the following:
Emergency Vehicles Operation Course (EVOC)-
OSU-FST – Oklahoma Emergency Vehicle Drivers Training
Or;
VFIS- Emergency Vehicle Driver Training
S-130 Firefighter Training (Wildland)-
https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10622
S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior
https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10623
Water Supply-
OSU-FST- Basic Fire Fighting Skills: Water Supply
Or;
OSU-FST- Basic Firefighting Skills: Drafting Fundamentals
Exterior Structural Fire Fighter
This Exterior Structural Fire Fighter Level prepares firefighters for exterior fire fighting operations and related defensive or transitional operations that do not include interior structural fire attack.
Complete Wildland Firefighter and the following:
Exterior Offensive Structure Fire-
OSU-FST Exterior Offensive Fire Attack/Structural Fire Scene Size Up
Tanker Operations Safety-
OSU-FST Safe Operations of Fire Tankers
Water Mapping-
OSU- FST Engine Company Operations: Hoseline Advancement and Water Application Hands on Training (Water Mapping)
Structural Firefighter
Minimum training level for interior structure fire attack for all firefighters, paid and volunteer. Paid Firefighters must complete within 12 months of employment.
Complete Exterior Structural Firefighter Level and the following:
Firefighter I or greater-
IFSAC, ProBoard, or DOD certifications.
Hazardous Materials Operations-
IFSAC, ProBoard, or DOD certifications.
Master Firefighter
The Master Firefighter Level (highest level) requires the completion of Firefighter II, or an Equivalent or Greater program. Paid Firefighters must complete within 36 months of employment. Optional for Volunteer Departments based on local authority having jurisdiction.
Complete Structural Firefighter Level and the following:
Firefighter II or greater-
IFSAC, ProBoard, or DOD certifications.
Five Levels of Fire Officer
Basic Officer
The training level for the First level supervisor of fire department emergency responses.
Completion of Support Officer Level and the following:
NIMS ICS-300 –
EMI, NFA, or equivalent certification.
Emergency Services Instructor: Instructor I-
IFSAC, ProBoard or DOD certification
OFS Expanding Incidents for Incident Commanders, Chiefs, and Officers
And one of the following options:
Option 1:
Fire Officer 1
IFSAC, ProBoard, or DOD certification.
Option 2:
OSU-FST Leadership for Small Department (Recruitment and Retention)
OSU-FST Leadership for Small Departments (Tactics)
Intermediate Officer
The training level for the top-level Line Officer that may supervisor multiple basic officers.
Completion of the Master Fire Fighter Level, the Basic Officer Level, and the following:
NIMS ICS-400-
EMI, NFA, or equivalent certification.
NFA Incident Safety Officer
https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/106
NFA Leadership in Supervision Frameworks to Success
https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10679
NFA Exercising Leadership Through Difficult Conversations
https://apps.usfa.fema.gov/nfacourses/catalog/details/10467
And one of the following options:
Option 1:
Fire Officer II
IFSAAC, ProBoard, or DOD certification.
Option 2:
OSU-FST New Fire Chief
NFA Leadership in Supervision: Creating Environments for Professional Growth
Executive Officer
The training level for the Chief Executive Officer of a fire department.
Completion of the Advanced Fire Officer Level and one of the following options:
Option 1:
Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program
Option 2:
National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
Option 3:
Masters Degree from and accredited institution in Fire Service Management related field (e.g. Fire & Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Fire Protection Engineering, Political Science, etc.)
Option 4:
Fire Officer IV Certification
IFSAC, ProBoard, or DOD certification.
