Date/Time
Date(s) - 12/08/2025 - 12/10/2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Categories
The Regional Alliance for Firefighter Training (RAFT) will offer a Fire Officer IV course in Brunswick, Maine.
Class is full. MFSI is working with RAFT to schedule another course — projected Spring 2026.
Fee: $950 per candidate. Price includes 3-day class, portfolio completion, and Pro Board certification!
Prerequisites: The candidate must be Fire Officer III certified as approved by the authority having jurisdiction or have the approval of their fire chief to attend.
This course is the final part of our Fire Officer series. This class focuses on the key areas for those either currently serving as a senior officer or aspiring to a senior position. The content will focus on issues related to the highest ranks in a fire department. Students will participate in many interactive sessions.
Program Includes
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Ethical decision making
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Problem solving
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Budget and finance
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Human Resources
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Legal Issues
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Dealing with Labor
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Working with your staff (Control)
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Dealing with politicians and City Managers – Political navigation
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Succession planning
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Self stress management & mental health
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Contract negotiations – seeing the future of the organization
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Grievances and arbitration prep