Officer Development Handbook

In 2011, the International Association of Fire Chiefs released the 2nd Edition of the Officer Development Handbook (ODH). The ODH delineates four levels of career development and describes specific duties at each level. While certification as a Fire Officer shows that a person has met the minimum standard as set by the NFPA, the ODH sets a higher standard that encompasses a larger perspective of the ways a person prepares to become an officer.

The Utah Fire Officer Designation Program (UFODP) uses the ODH as a basis to recognize firefighters' or company officers' personal achievement through the following four areas:

  • training
  • education
  • certification
  • experience

This recognition program for Utah fire professionals provides a guide for attainable career advancement. The idea behind the UFODP is that a person’s ability to perform well as an officer depends on more than just a test—capability is built by years of varied and quantifiable learning and growing experiences.

Career Advancement

TO APPLY: Begin by viewing this slideshow to see instructions on completing the application.

 

New firefighters can use the UFODP to map out a path for career advancement. Fire departments can use the FODP to help define promotional qualifications.

    • The application document is designed to allow you to enter all information directly into the fields provided once it is downloaded.  

Supervising Fire Officer lapel pin

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Online application process - no physical portfolio required.

Managing Fire Officer lapel pin

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Note: Supervising Fire Officer Designation is a prerequisite.

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Admin Fire Officer Pin

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Applications are processed as received. There are no longer quarterly due dates.

Those receiving the designation will receive a framed certificate and pin.  The award is usually presented at a department or city/town event by the fire chief or city official.

If you have questions about the program or the application process, please  email Chief Aaron Byington.