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• Fire Officer I

  • Start
    10/06/2025
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    10/09/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Madison Heights, MI
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  Fire Officer I

  October 6 - October 9, 2025
  9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily
  Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class
  Continental Breakfast and Lunch are included each day!
  Registration Deadline is September 6 @ 4:00 PM

  $535 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $805 for Nonmembers

  Madison Heights Fire Department
  31313 Brush St
  Madison Heights, MI 48071

  REQUIREMENTS
  Applicant must have been involved in the Emergency Services for a minimum of 5 years and meet the requirements of NFPA 1021 – 2020, Standard for Fire Officer Chapter 4, Section 4.1 (including Fire Instructor 1) per the Authority Having Jurisdiction(AHJ).

  Price Includes Fire Officer Class, REQUIRED Online Access, practical exam, and Pro Board certification!

  
  

  REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

  Fire Officer: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition
  by Michael J. Ward Navigate 2 Premier Access

  Online Access is included with the class. When registering, you may purchase the Textbook($50) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you. Online access codes are student-specific and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

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• Fire Officer II

  • Start
    10/20/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    10/23/2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Okemos, MI
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  Fire Officer II

  October 20 - October 23, 2025
  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Daily
  Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class
  Continental Breakfast and Lunch are included each day!
  Registration Deadline is October 1 @ 4:00 PM

  $535 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $805 for Nonmembers

  Meridian Twp. Fire Department
  5000 Okemos Rd
  Okemos, MI 48864

  REQUIREMENTS
  Fire Officer I or Equivalent per the Authority Having Jurisdiction

  Price Includes Fire Officer Class, REQUIRED Online Access, practical exam, and Pro Board certification!

  
  

  REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

  Fire Officer: Principles and Practice, 4th Edition
  by Michael J. Ward Navigate 2 Premier Access

  Online Access is included with the class. When registering, you may purchase the Textbook($50) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you. Online access codes are student-specific and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

  Learn MORE about the RAFT Fire Officer Program!

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• Incident Safety Officer Academy

  • Start
    11/04/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    11/05/2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Midland, MI
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  Incident Safety Officer 2-Day Academy

  In Cooperation with
  The Great Lakes Division of
  The International Association of Fire Chiefs
  
  November 4 - 5, 2025
  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Daily
  Lunch Provided
  

  $495.00 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $495.00 Per Person for IAFC-GLD Members
  $549.00 Per Person for Non-Members

  Midland Law Enforcement Center
  2727 Rodd St.
  Midland, MI 48640

  Pro Board Certification Examination Included!
  Exam administered after day two.

  RECOMMENDED TEXT BOOK
  

  Fire Department Incident Safety Officer (Revised) 3rd Edition
  David W. Dodson

  Textbook available for purchase ($99.99) during registration.
  
  

  This course is an in­-depth, fast-paced class that focuses on the knowledge and experience­ elements required of an effective Incident Safety Officer. It gives participants the opportunity for situational exercises and scenario practice. This ISO Academy is an excellent tool to help participants prepare for the ISO Certification Exam. The course is ideal for any fire officer newly appointed as a Safety Officer or likely to fill the Incident Safety Officer role.
  

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• Fire Officer III

  • Start
    12/01/2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • End
    12/04/2025
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    Canton Township, MI
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  Fire Officer III

  December 1 - 4, 2025
  8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Daily
  Pro Board Exam Administered Last Day of Class
  Lunch is included each day!

  Registration Deadline is November 15 @ 4:00 PM

  $535 Per Person for RAFT Members
  $805 for Nonmembers

  Canton Township Fire Department
  1100 Canton Ctr Rd
  Canton Township, MI 48188

  REQUIREMENTS
  Fire Officer II or Equivalent per the Authority Having Jurisdiction

  Price Includes Fire Officer Class, REQUIRED Online Access, practical exam, and Pro Board certification!
  

  
  

  REQUIRED ONLINE ACCESS

  Chief Officer: Principles and Practice ,3rd Edition
  by David Purchase

  Online Access is included with the class.
  When registering, you may purchase the Textbook ($50) to complement your Online Access and have a physical textbook shipped to you. Online access codes are student-specific and class-specific and can not be shared or used more than once.

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• Maine • Fire Officer IV

  • Start
    12/08/2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    12/10/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Brunswick, ME
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  Fire Officer IV

  December 8 - 10, 2025
  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Daily

  $950 Per Person

  Maine Fire Service Institute
  19 Sewall St.
  Brunswick, ME 04011

  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.

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  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

  • Ethical decision making
  • Problem solving
  • Budget and finance
  • Human Resources
  • Legal Issues
  • Dealing with Labor
  • Working with your staff (Control)
  • Dealing with politicians and City Managers - Political navigation
  • Succession planning
  • Self stress management & mental health
  • Contract negotiations - seeing the future of the organization
  • Grievances and arbitration prep

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