GEORGIA FIRE CHIEFS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

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1 GEORGIA FIRE CHIEFS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 2015

2 Introduction By: Dwayne Jamison 1 st Vice President - Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs The idea of Certifying Georgia Fire Chiefs had been discussed by the Georgia Fire Service for many years. At the Georgia Fire & Emergency Service Conference & Expo hosted in Dalton in 2012, the membership of the GAFC voted to pursue the issue and develop a program to certify Georgia Fire Chiefs. The GAFC Executive Board discussed the issue and President Robert Singletary appointed the 1 st Vice President to establish and head up a Task Force to develop the program. Fire Service members were selected to be Task Force members based on experience and a wide range of department make-up from Volunteer, Career, and Combination Fire Departments across the state. In 2014 the Task Force had their first meeting at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center and determined that there was a need for such certifications and identified 3 different types of certification they felt were needed in Georgia. Over the course of several meetings, many days were spent by members reviewing recommendations by consultants, other state s programs, nationally recognized programs, and existing Ga. Fire Academy research. The Chief Fire Officer Task Force developed the following program to insure that the fire departments in the state of Georgia have qualified, credentialed, and professional leaders and managers overseeing their departments and personnel. The program is broken into 3 types of certification: Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification, Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification, and Georgia Fire Chief Certification based on the vast diversity of the Georgia Fire Service and the needs of the various types of departments.

3 Georgia Fire Chief Certification Information All applicants must submit the following: 1) Application. 2) A Cover letter to accompany the application that defines your responsibilities with the department and includes any credentials you have attained within the fire service, the community, or other organization that aid you in managing the fire department. 3) An organizational chart of the department. 4) Copies of the certifications or degrees that you list on your application (including Pre- Requisites). 5) Application Fee of $ Pre-Requisites to apply: 1) Must hold a GFSTC State Certification in at least one of the current Fire Service Certifications. 2) GPSTC Georgia Fire Academy Classes Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 1 4 3) NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300, and 400 4) Must currently serve as a minimum of a Battalion Chief or Division Supervisor (as shown on organizational chart of your department) Must complete at least 100 Points on the following points scale: Experience - Points per years of service in current position (Max. 20 Points) 3 points/year served in the position of Fire Chief 2 points/year served in position of Deputy/Assistant Chief 1 Point/year served in positions of Battalion Chief/Division Supervisor Higher Education - You on- receive credit for your highest degree, ly Related Field (Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, etc.) Associates Degree Bachelors Degree 40 points Masters Degree 60 points Doctorate Degree 80 points Non-Related Field Associates Degree 10 points Bachelors Degree 15 points Masters Degree Doctorate Degree 30 points

4 Georgia Fire Chief Certification Information cont. Fire Officer Certifications (must meet NFPA 1021) Certifications may be NPQ, Certified by an approved provider (as determined by the GAFC Training Committee), or GPSTC courses that meet the standard. Fire Officer I Fire Officer II Fire Officer III Fire Officer IV Credit for additional credentials EFO (NFA) 75 points CFOD 75 points CTOD 75 points CMOD 75 points Additional Points GAFC Chief Fire Officer Level 8 hour classes 5 points each Application, cover letter, Check (payable to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs) and all accompanying documentation should be mailed to: Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs PO Box Atlanta, GA 30348

5 Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification Information All applicants must submit the following: 1) Application. 2) A Cover letter to accompany the application that defines your responsibilities with the department and includes any credentials you have attained within the fire service, the community, or work that aid you in managing the fire department. 3) An organizational chart of the department. 4) Copies of the certifications or degrees that you list on your application (including Pre- Requisites). 5) Application Fee of $ Pre-Requisites to apply: 1) Must be a Registered Volunteer Firefighter with Ga. Firefighters Standards & Training 2) GPSTC Ga. Fire Academy Class Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 1 3) NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800 Must complete at least 50 Points on the following points scale: Experience - Points per years of service as Fire Chief 3 points/year served in the position of Fire Chief (Max. 20 Points) Higher Education - You only receive credit for your highest degree, points are not added Related Field (Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, etc.) per de- Non-Related Field gree. Associates Degree Bachelors Degree 40 points Masters Degree 60 points Doctorate Degree 80 points Associates Degree 10 points Bachelors Degree 15 points Masters Degree Doctorate Degree 30 points

6 Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification Information cont. Fire Officer Certifications (must meet NFPA 1021) Certifications may be NPQ, Certified by an approved provider (as determined by the GAFC Training Committee), or GPSTC courses that meet the standard. Fire Officer I Fire Officer II Fire Officer III Fire Officer IV Credit for additional credentials EFO (NFA) 75 points CFOD 75 points CTOD 75 points CMOD 75 points Points Additional GAFC Volunteer & Combination Total Quality Management Course 15 points GFA Chief Fire Officer Day points each GAFC Chief Fire Officer Level 8 hour classes 5 points each Application, cover letter, Check (payable to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs) and all accompanying documentation should be mailed to: Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs PO Box Atlanta, GA 30348

7 Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification Information All applicants must submit the following: 1) Application. 2) A Cover letter to accompany the application that defines your responsibilities with the department and includes any credentials you have attained within the fire service, the community, or other organization that aid you with leadership in the fire department. 3) An organizational chart of the department. 4) Copies of the certifications or degrees that you list on your application (including Pre- Requisites). 5) Application Fee of $ Pre-Requisites to apply: 1) Must hold a GFSTC State Certification in at least one of the current Fire Service Certifications. 2) GPSTC Georgia Fire Academy Classes Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 1 3 3) NIMS 100, 200, 700, 800, and 300 4) Must currently serve as a minimum of a Battalion Chief or Division Supervisor (as shown on organizational chart of your department) Must complete at least 75 Points on the following points scale: Experience - Points per years of service in current position (Max. 20 Points) 3 points/year served in the position of Fire Chief 2 points/year served in position of Deputy/Assistant Chief 1 Point/year served in positions of Battalion Chief/Division Supervisor Higher Education - You on- receive credit for your highest degree, ly Related Field (Fire Science, Public Administration, Emergency Management, etc.) Associates Degree Bachelors Degree 40 points Masters Degree 60 points Doctorate Degree 80 points points Non-Related Field Associates Degree 10 points Bachelors Degree 15 points Masters Degree Doctorate Degree 30 points

8 Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification Information cont... Fire Officer Certifications (must meet NFPA 1021) Certifications may be NPQ, Certified by an approved provider (as determined by the GAFC Training Committee), or GPSTC courses that meet the standard. Fire Officer I Fire Officer II Fire Officer III Fire Officer IV Credit for additional credentials EFO (NFA) 75 points CFOD 75 points CTOD 75 points CMOD 75 points Additional Points GFA Chief Fire Officer Day 4 5 points GAFC Chief Fire Officer Level 8 hour classes 5 points each Application, cover letter, Check (payable to the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs) and all accompanying documentation should be mailed to: Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs PO Box Atlanta, GA 30348

9 Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs Georgia Fire Chief Certification Application Certification Applied For: Check One Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification Georgia Fire Chief Certification GVFCC GCFOC GFCC All applicants must submit the following: 1) Application. 2) A Cover letter to accompany the application that defines your responsibilities with the department and includes any credentials you have attained within the fire service, the community, or work that aid you in managing the fire department. 3) An organizational chart of the department showing your level of rank in the organization. 4) Copies of the certifications or degrees that you list on your application (including Pre-Requisites). 5) Application Fee: Make Check or money order payable to: Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs Certification Type Amount Check One Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification $ Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification $ Georgia Fire Chief Certification $ Prerequisites: Check all that apply based on certification type applied for GFSTC Registered Volunteer GFSTC State Certified FF, INV, ARFF, INSP, PSE GVFCC GCFOC GFCC NIMS 100 NIMS 200 NIMS 700 NIMS 800 NIMS 300 NIMS 400 Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 1 Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 2 Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 3 Chief Fire Officer Orientation Day 4 Courses Completed:

10 APPLICATION cont... Experience in current position: Years served in current position Current Position: Fire Chief Deputy/Assistant Chief Battalion Chief/Division Supervisor (Chief) Company Officer Check One Higher Education Earned: Check only the highest degree earned Associates Degree Bachelors Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree Degree was in the field of. Fire Officer Certifications: Certifications may be NPQ, Certified by an approved provider (as determined by the GAFC Training Committee), or GPSTC courses that meet the current NFPA 1021 standard. Check all certifications earned Fire Officer I Fire Officer II Fire Officer III Fire Officer IV Additional Credentials: Executive Fire Officer (NFA) Chief Fire Officer Designation (CPSE) Chief Training Officer Designation (CPSE) Chief Medical Officer Designation (CPSE) Other: Please list Additional approved training courses:

11 Georgia Chief Fire Officer Re-Certification Information All 3 levels of Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certifications must re-certify every 3 years Georgia Volunteer Fire Chief Certification: 1) Must submit a re-certification application 2) $50.00 re-certification fee 3) Must maintain current Registered Volunteer Firefighter status through GFSTC 4) Must complete 24 hours of GAFC approved training Georgia Chief Fire Officer Certification: 1) Must submit a re-certification application 2) $75.00 re-certification fee 3) Must maintain current State Certification in one of the current Fire Service Certifications through GFSTC 4) Must complete 24 hours of GAFC approved training Georgia Fire Chief Certification: 1) Must Submit a re-certification application 2) $ re-certification fee 3) Must maintain current State Certification in one of the current Fire Service Certifications through GFSTC 4) Must complete 24 hours of GAFC approved training *** A minimum of 1 academic class per semester for 3 semesters from an accredited college/ technical college during the re-certification cycle will meet the GAFC approved training requirement. Applicants must submit a transcript showing proof of completion***

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