JOIN LOGIN MENU COS Resources Firefighter Mental Wellness The Company Officers' Section has put together a new publication with articles, resources, and success stories of firefighter mental wellness. Download your copy today! 2021 Mental Health Publication Cancer Prevention Workgroup The Company Officers' Section has implemented a workgroup to put together monthly resources to aid in cancer prevention. Check out their resources below. December 2020 Flyer (pdf) November 2020 Flyer (pdf) October 2020 Flyer (pdf) September 2020 Flyer (pdf) August 2020 Flyer (pdf) July 2020 Flyer (pdf) June 2020 Flyer (pdf) May 2020 Flyer (pdf) April 2020 Flyer (pdf) March 2020 Flyer (pdf) February 2020 Flyer (pdf) January 2020 Flyer (pdf) Professional Development Resources Firefighter to Supervisory Fire Officer Transition Plan This white paper, created by members of the COS Board, was released at FRI 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. This document provides guidelines and best practices for the individual who desires to promote to the position of company officer. Download your free copy today (pdf) Succession Management Succession Management for the Fire-Rescue Service - Understanding and Applying the Process. Released in July 2017, this document provides guidance on how to create a succession plan for your department. Purchase this resource Company Officer Webinars April 2021 Company Officers Section & National Fire Academy COS November 2020 Webcast_Command and Command Algorithm for the First In Company Officer/IC COS October 2020 Roundtable Essential Strategies and Tools Needed for the Successful Fire Service Program Manager Company Officer Podcast Series The Benefits of Credentialing for the Company Officer (mp3) - Chief Reggie Freeman (Lockheed Martin Aeronautics FD - Fort Worth, Tx.) discusses how credentialing will help ensure that the 21st century company officer has the requisite skill set to successfully lead at both the company and organizational levels. The Role of the Company Officer in Creating a Culture of Safety (mp3) - With a career that spans 45 years, Dr. Burt Clark (Mount Airy, Md.) shares his thoughts on the concepts of culture, safety and being proactive in the area of community risk reduction. Effective Political Engagement Mindset and Tips for Company Officers (mp3) Cancer in the Fire Service (mp3) Articles by IAFC Company Officer Members 2018 Excellent Firefighters: We're Not Promoting Through Testing Difficulties - by Captain D. Brady Rogers Company Officer Leadership: Labor-Management Relations - Building Our Teams - by Captain Rob Frampton 2017 Moving Forward in 2017 - by Captain Demond Simmons All-Hazards on the Street - by Lieutenant Patrick Mahoney Innovation in Officer-Development Training - by Lieutenant Marc Davidson The Company Officer's Role in Obtaining Funding - by Captain Mike Jaffa 2016 Big Data and Medical Hotspotting to Enhance Community Health and Prosperity - by Captain Demond Simmons All-Hazards Planning: Team Approach - by Battalion Chief Jonathan Messick Advantages of Diversity and Inclusiveness - by Captain Mary Emge 2015 Company Officers in 2015 and Beyond - by Lieutenant Randy Hanifen The Fire Prevention Week Revival - by Captain Mary Emge Any Call Any Time - by Captain Joe Bradley Regional Collaboration (pdf) - by Lieutenant Randall Hanifen Principles of Effective Organizational Structures - by Lieutenant Chris Divver Building Equity at the Kitchen Table - by Lieutenant Chris Divver Relevant to the Community - by Captain Mike Jaffa Avoiding Complacency in Your Leadership Role - by Captain Jonathan Messick Saving Firefighters from Themselves - by Captain Demond Simmons Additional Resources Company Officer Leadership Symposium (COLS) - an intense, 3-day program providing company officers with valuable skills and knowledge required to stay ahead and grow as a leader. Graduating from the program demonstrates exceptional professional growth for promotional assessments. IAFC Officer Development Handbook - a resource for present and future leaders, this handbook has over 60 pages of valuable information and recommendations for career advancement with an emphasis on leadership competencies through all four levels of officer development. Company Officer Coaching & Mentoring Program - Choose a chief officer or company officer as a mentor and start learning from an expert who wants to share and help you grow. KnowledgeNet discussion forums - IAFC's members-only, peer-to-peer online community. Join a discussion, look up a resource or post on a blog. IAFC News & Resources Firefighters: Are They the Ones Who Need Saving? 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