The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Officer Development Program (ODP), Leadership Development Symposium Series (ODP-LDSS), is a professional development series focused on continuous improvement of the skills and knowledge of Company Officers, Chief Officers, and Executive Chief Officers. ODP-LDSS courses are delivered onsite at IAFC conferences and events, IAFC Division conferences and events, state and regional fire and rescue organizations, and in partnership with state and local fire and rescue agencies.
ODP-LDSS courses approved by the IAFC for delivery must meet minimum curriculum and learning competency requirements for IAFC ODP-LDSS Company Officer, ODP-LDSS Chief Officer, or ODP-LDSS Executive Chief Officer, follow an IAFC approved course of instruction, and be delivered by IAFC vetted and approved instructors. ODP-LDSS students who successfully complete each ODP-LDSS course are eligible for an IAFC CEU credential.