Fire Officer 4 - Online/Classroom
Online dates:
April 13 - May 10, 2026
Classroom dates:
May 12 - 14, 2026
Description
You will learn what it takes to advance into and better understand your department's upper management. This course emphasizes management and strategic leadership, including community relations, resource management, budgeting, safety programs, effective interpersonal and interagency communication, and risk management for the Chief Fire Officer. It will consist of interactive group projects and subject matter experts to support lecture materials.
Special Requirements
You must have completed the Fire Officer I, II & III classes.
Required Textbook
The textbook for this course is, Chief Officer: Principles and Practice from IAFC and NFPA, 3rd Edition, published by Jones and Bartlett (ISBN: 3rd Edition 978-1-284-17247-8)
Lead Instructor
Dr. Will Anderson, Assistant Chief, Millcreek Twp FD (PA)
Fee
$595
Feedback from past students
“Chief Anderson was an excellent instructor. This was the best class I have taken at State Fire School.”
“Dr. Anderson was phenomenal and a wealth of knowledge! I enjoyed learning about his experiences, and it was inspiring to learn from someone who is just as passionate as me about the fire service.”
Past Fire School Students:
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bgfireschool@gmail.com
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Updated: 01/16/2026 12:33PM