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
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Five Levels of Firefighter
The Basic Firefighter Level builds on the Support Level and prepares a firefighter to effectively combat wildland fires and respond to various types of accidents (automobile, etc.)
TOTAL: 78 hrs
Complete Support Level
Volunteer Firefighter Practices (VFFP) or greater - 30 hrs
Wildland Firefighting Skills or equivalent - 16 hrs
Water Supply or Pump Operations - 8 hrs
Hazardout Materials Awareness - 8 hrs
Electives: Local Department Choice
EMS/Rescue - 16 hrs
The Intermediate Firefighter Level is the minimum training level for paid firefighters.
Intermediate Level is the minimum level for interior structure fire attack for all firefighters, paid and volunteer.
TOTAL: 72 hrs
Complete Basic Level
Structural Firefighter or greater - 48 hrs
Electives: Local Department Choice
Fire - 12 hrs
EMS/Rescue - 12 hrs
The Advanced Firefighter Level requires the completion of Firefighter I or an equivalent or greater program. Paid firefighters must complete within 24 months of employment.
TOTAL: 176 hrs
Complete Intermediate Level
Firefighter I or greater - 104 hrs
Hazardous Materials Operations - 40 hrs
Electives: Local Department Choice
Fire - 16 hrs
EMS/Rescue - 16 hrs
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.
TOTAL: 80 hrs
Complete Advanced Level
Firefighter II or greater - 48 hrs
Electives: Local Department Choice
Fire - 16 hrs
EMS / Rescue - 16 hrs
Five Levels of Fire Officer
First level supervisor
TOTAL: 96 hrs
Incident Safety Officer - 16 hrs
Leadership I: Strategies for Company Success - 16 hrs
Emergency Services Instructor: Instructor I - 32 hrs
Required electives - 32 hrs
Must be taken from more than one course.
Top level line officer
TOTAL: Option 1 - 96 hrs
TOTAL: Option 2 - 104 hrs
Option 1
Leadership II - 16 hrs
Basic Computer Skills - 16+ hrs
Basic Budgeting & Finance - 16 hrs
Exercising Leadership through Difficult Coversations (NFA Executive Skills Series) - 16 hrs
Required Electives - 32 hrs
Must be taken from more than one course
Option 2
Fire Officer I - 40 hrs
Leadership II - 16 hrs
Exercising Leadership through Difficult Conversations (NFA Executive Skills Series) - 16 hrs
Required Electives - 32 hrs
Must be taken from more than one course
Top level staff officer
TOTAL: Option 1 - 106 hrs
TOTAL: Option 2 - 104 hrs
Option 1
Fire & Emergency Services Administration - 42 hrs
Leadership III - 16 hrs
Fire Department Administrative Investigations & Firefighter Discipline - 16 hrs
Required Electives - 32 hrs
Must be taken from more than one course
Option 2
Fire Officer II - 40 hrs
Leadership III - 16 hrs
Fire Department Administrative Investigations & Firefighter Discipline - 16 hrs
Required Electives - 32 hrs
Must be taken from more than one course
Chief Executive Officer
Required: Advanced Fire Officer and successful completion of one of the following:
- Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program
- National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program
- Masters Degree from an accredited institution in Fire Service Management-related field
(e.g. Fire & Emergency Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Fire Protection Engineering, Political Science, etc.) - Fire Officer IV Certification (Pro Board or IFSAC)
