Fire Officer training for Alberta fire departments
Northline delivers NFPA 1021 Fire Officer Level I and II to departments across Alberta. Group delivery is open now. The proposal confirms prerequisites, schedule, evaluation, certification and price.
On this page 9 sections
Who this is for
- Firefighters preparing for promotion and newly appointed company officers.
- Acting officers already doing the job, ahead of the qualification.
- Departments developing a bench of officers together.
- Regional groups running officer development across several departments.
- Members moving from Level I to Level II.
Level I and Level II
Level I is the company officer standard: supervising a crew, the transition from doing the work to directing it, incident scene responsibility, communication, and the administrative side a first line officer picks up.
Level II extends into wider responsibility: policy and programs, community and department administration, and the planning and evaluation an officer takes on beyond a single incident.
The two are separately evaluated and separately certified, and Level II requires Level I.
What your members need first
Alberta's prerequisite list for Fire Officer is longer than most, and it is the thing that most often delays a program. Members need NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I and Level II, hazardous materials awareness and operations, NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor Level I and current Standard First Aid with CPR Level C.
Northline delivers all of those, so a gap is something to build into the program. Tell us where your members sit and the scope will account for it.
Build it into officer development
Departments can combine Fire Officer with Fire Service Instructor, safety officer training and ICS in one officer development program. The proposal can cover one qualification or the full sequence.
Individual course pages
This page is department and group delivery. The individual self paced course is a separate product, one page per level, with its own tuition, and its enrolment is in preparation. See Fire Officer I and Fire Officer II for those.
Where training happens
Classroom and practical work can run at your hall or training ground, a regional training facility, or another location arranged for the program.
The written scope confirms the site, equipment and practical requirements before dates are held.
How certification works
Northline delivers the training and runs the testing. Each candidate is evaluated by someone other than their instructor.
Candidates who pass the required assessments and meet all prerequisites are certified through Pro Board.
Department and group delivery
This training is delivered to departments and groups only, scoped and quoted for each one.
Have one or two members? Include them in the inquiry and we will confirm the available options.
View all department training or plan an officer development program.
What people say about our training
“Outstanding course. Meticulously delivered, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable.”
“Outstanding course. Meticulously delivered, detail-oriented, and incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommend Logan and the Northline team!”
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“Logan is an excellent teacher who is intentional with every story he tells and lesson he teaches.”
“Logan is an excellent teacher who is intentional with every story he tells and lesson he teaches. 100% would recommend to any large group hoping to get Intermediate First Aid Red Cross certified!”
Josie Webber Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Exceptional instruction and care when teaching the red cross first aid course!”
“Exceptional instruction and care when teaching the red cross first aid course!”
Ethan Quirk Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Great instructor, thorough, knowledgeable and professional.”
“Great instructor, thorough, knowledgeable and professional.”
Shelby Hammond Firefighter, Diamond Valley Fire Rescue NFPA 1002 Aerial Apparatus. -
“Great training, awesome instructors!”
“Great training, awesome instructors!”
Sean Kozachenko Firefighter, Rockyview County Fire Services Fire Service Instructor I, NFPA 1041. -
“Logan was great to work with. Very prompt and thorough. Helpful and professional in the delivery of our NFPA courses.”
“Logan was great to work with. Very prompt and thorough. Helpful and professional in the delivery of our NFPA courses.”
Andy V Rope Team Member, Foothills Search & Rescue -
“Excellent Instructors, extremely knowledgeable!”
“Excellent Instructors, extremely knowledgeable!”
Kevin Murray Firefighter/Paramedic, Rockyview County Fire Services -
“Fantastic instructors and very well run.”
“Fantastic instructors and very well run.”
Ryley Dimmer Firefighter, Calgary Fire Department -
“Very enjoyable and thorough!”
“Very enjoyable and thorough!”
Andrew Rasmussen Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“Very fun and informative”
“Very fun and informative”
Logan Quirk Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“I have taken this course many times and was pleased to get new knowledge as well as a great reinforcement of existing skills”
“Logan brought a very interesting and relatable program to our group
I have taken this course many times and was pleased to get new knowledge as well as a great reinforcement of existing skills
I would highly recommend this group as trainers!”
GoGravel Canada Intermediate/Standard First Aid, group training. -
“When we got to the delivery portion of the course, Logan walked me through the grading process so I could come in aware of what was expected.”
“I took my 1041 Level 1 and 2 through Logan, and had a wonderful experience. He was able to answer all questions, and was available when I needed help. When we got to the delivery portion of the course, Logan walked me through the grading process so I could come in aware of what was expected. I will be taking future courses here for sure.”
Nikolas Krushelnicki NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor I and II. -
“I would highly recommend working with River as an interview coach!”
“I was fortunate to work with River in preparation for my interview with Calgary Fire and with his support and expertise, I was able to score high in the interview process. River was thorough with helping me understand exactly what I could expect, setting me up with success early on. His feedback during interview prep was very helpful and allowed me to make some important changes to elevate my interview style and answers. I would highly recommend working with River as an interview coach!”
Ashleigh Baker Calgary Fire Department interview preparation. -
“Reasonable price. Great information and assistance.”
“Reasonable price. Great information and assistance.”
Samuel Ruzza Edmonton Fire Rescue Services interview preparation. -
“If you are looking to start a career in emergency services, this is where I would start.”
“If you are looking to start a career in emergency services, this is where I would start.”
William Graham Firefighter, Calgary Fire Department -
“…played an integral role in my success at this stage!”
“This was my second time applying for the Calgary Fire Department. I made it to the interview process my first time and I did not perform well. I wanted to make sure that this wasn’t the case my second time around so I did my research and I signed up for the Firefighter Interview Intensive Course with Northline.
Working with River was a game changer. His help throughout the preparation process gave me a lot of confidence walking into the interview. The time and effort River put in to making sure that I understood the process and that I was properly prepared for whatever questions were asked played an integral role in my success at this stage!
If you are an aspiring firefighter looking for someone who truly cares and wants you to succeed, I highly recommend reaching out to Northline!”
Graham MacDonald Calgary Fire Department interview preparation. -
“I had a 10/10 experience with the consulting they provided me in preparation for my STAR format interview.”
“I had a 10/10 experience with the consulting they provided me in preparation for my STAR format interview. Logan & River are professionals that leverage years of experience in their respective fields to give you an edge going into STAR format interviews.
I couldn’t recommend them enough, these two gentlemen will have you ready to succeed.”
Dustin Magee Calgary Fire Department interview preparation. -
“I would highly recommend Northline Emergency to anyone who is preparing for an interview in the fire service.”
“I used Northline Emergency Training & Consulting to prepare for an upcoming interview. River was great to work with, and ensured that I was prepared even with the limited time that I had. I would highly recommend Northline Emergency to anyone who is preparing for an interview in the fire service.”
Bryce Duke Calgary Fire Department interview preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the online Fire Officer course?
This page covers department and group delivery, which is open now and quoted for your roster. The individual self paced courses have separate pages, and their enrolment is in preparation.
Are Level I and Level II separate?
Yes. They are separately evaluated and separately certified, and Level II requires Level I. Departments commonly run Level I for a group of members moving into officer roles and bring them back for Level II later. A program can be scoped either way.
That prerequisite list is long. What if our members are short of some of it?
We check the roster before dates are held. Northline also delivers Firefighter I and II, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and Fire Service Instructor I, so missing prerequisites can be included in the proposal.
Can several departments run this together?
Yes. Departments in the same county or region can combine their rosters and run the program together. The proposal can cover the combined roster, location and schedule.
How long does it take and how many members can attend?
Both are set in the proposal. They depend on the level, how many members you are developing and what they already hold. Tell us what you are trying to build and the scope will state both in writing.
Request Fire Officer training for your department
Tell us how many officers you are developing, which level they need and your timeframe. If you are unsure what your members already hold, say so and we will work through the prerequisites with you. We will confirm the current Alberta prerequisites and provide the full scope in writing. Each member is checked before dates are held, and any gaps are listed in the proposal.
“Evaluation process was well defined and run, with clear performance based expectations.”
Dave CranTeam Lead & Training Coordinator, Foothills Search & Rescue