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Fire Chief 101 (2025 Ed)

Course ID: FRC-1900A4
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This certification-related course is designed to apprise chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina fire departments. Emphasis is placed on ratings and inspections, NFIRS reporting, prevention and relief funds, grant programs, basic line-of-duty death information, various state associations and an overview of chief officer expectations in North Carolina. This class satisfies the 9S insurance inspection criteria as specified by the North Carolina Administrative Code. This course should be offered consistent with the most current North Carolina Fire & Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal for details.

Course Objectives

Discuss how to establish criteria that encourage fire service personnel to promote a culture of ethical integrity and high standards of professionalism in the field

Identify how to negate situations that may result in embarrassment and waning of public support for what has historically been a highly respected profession

Explain Volunteer Fire Department Fund and Rescue Fund Programs

Discuss those questions that most often come up by departments when applying for grants

List the requirements for grant participation and describe the process and timeline for applications

Understand the basis of the procedures that govern a ratings and response inspection

Describe the various aspects of the response rating system as adopted in North Carolina

Recognize various sources of information that will assist departments in preparing for an inspection

Describe the administration of the Firefighters' Relief Fund

List the participation requirements to be eligible for the Firefighters' Relief Fund

Explain how relief fund monies can be spent and provide current contact information

Describe the procedures to request assistance in the event of a line-of-duty death

Identify the initial actions that need to be taken in the event of a line-of-duty death

Describe the resources that are available to assist departments in dealing with a line-of-duty death

Describe why the Chief 101 class was developed

Discuss General Statute 58-79-45 and NC AC 05A.0507

Describe the resources and associations related to fire and rescue departments in North Carolina

Identify the requirements set forth by OSHA that pertain to volunteer, career and combination departments

Identify the requirements set forth by NFPA that pertain to volunteer, career and combination departments

Define the terms used within the Fire and Rescue Pension Fund

Identify the changes and revisions to the Fire and Rescue Pension Fund

Discuss nonprofit organization, nonprofit boards, duties and liabilities of nonprofit board members and tax exemption for nonprofits

Outline of Instruction

Ethical Considerations

Fire & Rescue Grant Programs

Fire Department Ratings & Inspections

Firefighters Relief Fund

Line-of-Duty Death Benefits

Requirements and Responsibilities

Resources and Associations

Safety - OSHA & NFPA

Workers' Pension Fund

Nonprofit Corporations