Professional Development Resources
Firefighter to Supervisory Fire Officer Transition Plan
This white paper, created by members of the COS Board, was released at FRI 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. This document provides guidelines and best practices for the individual who desires to promote to the position of company officer.
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Succession Management
Succession Management for the Fire-Rescue Service - Understanding and Applying the Process. Released in July 2017, this document provides guidance on how to create a succession plan for your department.
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Company Officer Webinars
April 2021 Company Officers Section & National Fire Academy
COS November 2020 Webcast Command and Command Algorithm for the First In Company Officer/IC
COS October 2020 Roundtable
Essential Strategies and Tools Needed for the Successful Fire Service Program Manager
Company Officer Podcast Series
The Benefits of Credentialing for the Company Officer (mp3) - Chief Reggie Freeman (Lockheed Martin Aeronautics FD - Fort Worth, Tx.) discusses how credentialing will help ensure that the 21st century company officer has the requisite skill set to successfully lead at both the company and organizational levels.
The Role of the Company Officer in Creating a Culture of Safety (mp3) - With a career that spans 45 years, Dr. Burt Clark (Mount Airy, Md.) shares his thoughts on the concepts of culture, safety and being proactive in the area of community risk reduction.
Effective Political Engagement Mindset and Tips for Company Officers (mp3)
Cancer in the Fire Service (mp3)