Fire Officer/Incident Safety Officer

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety’s (MODFS) Fire Officer I, II, III & IV and Incident Safety Officer (ISO) program have been designed for the company officers acting in the heart of the fire department and will prepare them to make informed, responsible decisions regarding safety, communications, managing resources, inspections, investigations, pre-planning, and leadership. Based on NFPA 1020, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications and NFPA 1550, Standard for Emergency Responder Health and Safety, these courses provide numerous opportunities for the student to combine experience with training obtained during the course to complete the relevant classroom exercises and final project.

MODFS approves all deliveries of the Fire Officer I, II, III & IV and Incident Safety Officer (ISO). Fire Officer I and II and the Incident Safety Officer course can be offered using various delivery methods.  Fire Officer III and IV is only available as a traditional classroom delivery.  Each course is 40 hours in length. Successful completion of an approved Fire Officer class and Incident Safety Officer (ISO) class is required for students to be eligible to take the Division of Fire Safety Fire Officer and Incident Safety Officer (ISO) certification exams. To request delivery through contracted training, please visit the contracted training web page.

For more information about the Fire Officer and the Incident Safety Officer programs download the appropriate program handbook at MODFS Certification Program Handbooks or contact the Training and Certification Unit at 573-522-4849.

Fire Officer I, II, III, & IV, and ISO Certification Exams

Fire Officer I, II, III & IV

The written exams for Fire Officer I, II, and III consists of 100 multiple-choice questions and the Fire Officer IV exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions based on the NFPA 1020, Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Fire Officer, and Emergency Medical Services Officer Professional Qualifications and the appropriate course curriculum. Students have two hours to complete each written exam. The student must achieve a score of 70 percent on the exam to qualify for certification. The practical skills exam is completed during and after the Fire Officer I, II, III & IV course delivery and sent to the Division for evaluation.

Incident Safety Officer

The written exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions based on the NFPA 1550, Standard for Emergency Responder Health and Safety and course curriculum. Students have two hours to complete the written exam. The student must achieve a score of 70 percent on the exam to qualify for certification. The practical skills exam is completed after the delivery of the Incident Safety Officer course.

Fire Officer I, II, III & IV and Incident Safety Officer certifications are internationally accredited by IFSAC and Pro Board.