Leadership training for all ranks.
The IAFC's Officer Development Program (ODP) prepares officers at specific levels for future career advancement while giving them the leadership skills to excel in their current position. All seven levels of ODP are offered each year at FRI and we offer various levels regionally throughout the year.
The program is designed to meet the job performance requirements outlined in NFPA 1021 and follows leadership standards published by the IAFC in the Officer Development Handbook.
**Please note that the Officer Development Handbook is under revision and some of the information and recommendations may have changed.
Check out the learning objectives for each level of the Officer Development Program below.
ODP Overview & Objectives (PDF)
Company Officer Leadership Symposium (COLS)
Gain the leadership and management skills to excel in your current position while preparing for future career advancement with a perfect combination of what company officers need and what chief officers expect of you. COLS is a three-level program designed to meet the specific management and training needs of company officers based on their roles and responsibilities.
Endorsed by and produced in partnership with: Company Officers Section
Chief Officer Leadership (CHIEF)
Increase your skill set as a chief officer and learn new strategies and material to ready yourself for advancement. CHIEF is a two-level program, one for those new to the role and the other for more veteran officers. Discover topics such as community risk reduction, HR, operations, and health and safety.
Executive Chief Officer Leadership (ECO)
Take advantage of valuable insights from experienced presenters, focused on your advanced development at the executive level. ECO is a two-level program, intended for both aspiring and current chiefs. The courses focuses on community marketing, research and data, mutual aid and mergers.
Endorsed by and produced in partnership with: Executive Fire Officers (EFO) Section
ODP Policies for Credit and Transcripts
ODP attendees must attend all sessions/days of the program in order to receive credit. Attendees cannot pick-and-choose between different levels of the program, nor can you complete part of the program one year at one location and finish it at a later date or location.
For example, if you register as ODP-CHIEF II, you must attend all CHIEF II sessions, including the three general sessions and dedicated expo time.
FRI attendees can print transcripts and certificates onsite. Attendees will also be able to print certificates/transcripts from iafc.org/friTranscripts after FRI.
It's the attendee's responsibility to obtain their transcript and/or certificate and ensure it is accurate.