TI Positions & Ranks Battalion Chief Recommended Training

The below information is provided to assist the member with their development and offer direction as they aspire to promote to the rank of Battalion Chief. The material includes applicable State Fire Training courses and a task book, CICCS training, and self-study topics to support growth in leadership and operations.

LAFD Provided courses

LAFD Leadership Academy
Green Cell

State Fire Training

Important Notice: All CICCS task books must be initiated by the CICCS Coordinator. The following task books are only for the member to view the curriculum and are not to be initiated by the member.

Engine Boss Qualification Requirements (highly desirable)

ICS-200: Basic ICS for Initial Response (FEMA)
RT-130: Wildland Fire Safety Annual Refresher (Target Solutions)
S-230: Crew Boss (Single Resource)
S-290: Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior
Completion and Certification of ENGB Position Task Book

Incident Commander Type 5 Qualification Requirements

RT-130: Wildland Fire Safety Annual Refresher (Target Solutions)
S-200: Initial Attack Incident Commander
S-131: Firefighter Type 1
Satisfactory performance as a Firefighter Type 2
Completion and Certification of ICT5 Position Task Book

Incident Commander Type 4 Qualification Requirements

RT-130: Wildland Fire Safety Annual Refresher (Target Solutions)
S-200: Initial Attack Incident Commander
Satisfactory performance in any Single Resource position (CRWB, HEQB, ENGB, FELB, FIRB, HMGB)
Completion and Certification of ICT4 Position Task Book

Applicable Training to Develop Knowledge and Skills

ICS-700: NIMS an Introduction (FEMA)
L-180: Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service (online)
L-280: Followership to Leadership
S-219/CA 219: Firing Operations
S-231: Engine Boss (Single Resource)
S-260: Interagency Incident Business Management

Wildland (CICCS/NWCG)

Strike Team Leader Engine

Must be qualified as an Engine Boss, Single Resource
S/AR-330: Task Force/Strike Team Leader All-Hazard
S-215: Fire Operations in the Wildland/Urban Interface
IS-800: NRF: An Introduction
ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents
RT-130: Wildland Fire Safety Annual Refresher (Target Solutions)
Completion and Certification of the STEN Position Task Book

National Fire Academy

Executive Fire Officer Program

The Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program is the flagship program of the National Fire Academy (NFA). It provides senior fire officers with a broad perspective on various facets of fire and emergency medical services (EMS) administration. The courses and accompanying research examine how to exercise leadership when dealing with difficult or unique problems within communities.

FEMA Executive Fire Officer Program