Leadership and Command for Today's Fire Officer: From the Firehouse to the Fireground | Hybrid & In-Person Courses

Elevate your leadership with our dynamic new Hybrid Officer Classes! Designed for today’s proactive fire officer, our program breaks free from traditional constraints, offering unparalleled flexibility whether you prefer comprehensive 8-hour sessions, convenient split days, or our innovative hybrid model culminating in a hands-on simulation.

This isn’t just training; it’s a confidence-building journey, tackling the real-world challenges faced by officers and chiefs daily. And because we believe in delivering maximum value, our modular approach allows us to exceed the typical 8-hour limit, providing you with even more critical insights and cutting-edge strategies. Experience the future of fire service education – adaptable, comprehensive, and perfectly suited for your demanding schedule. Choose MissionCIT for your fire officer development in CT.

Two Flagship Courses:

Effective Fireground Command: A Practical Approach from the Cab to the Car

No-Nonsense Leadership: A Realistic Approach for the Company Officer

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Courses By:

Jarrod Sergi

Battalion Chief & National Fire Academy Instructor

Battalion Chief Sergi is a highly experienced and decorated leader with Norfolk Fire-Rescue, currently serving as the Battalion Chief of Logistics and Capital Assets. With a career spanning significant contributions to both the U.S. Navy and the fire service, Chief Sergi brings a wealth of expertise in emergency operations, training development, and strategic leadership.

Chief Sergi is a respected figure in the broader fire service community. He is an NFPA 14 Committee Member and a sought-after instructor at prestigious conferences such as FDIC, Firehouse EXPO, Fire Rescue International, and the Virginia Fire Rescue Conference. His insights are also shared as a regular contributor to Fire Engineering Magazine, and he frequently instructs for various fire departments across the country. He is also a Virginia State Certified Paramedic, further enhancing his emergency response capabilities.

Course Descriptions

Effective Fireground Command: A Practical Approach from the Cab to the Car

Effective Fireground Command: A Practical Approach from the Cab to the Car

Course Description: Effective fireground command doesn’t have to start once a chief officer gets on scene. Effective command and control starts with the first arriving company and continues throughout the duration of the incident. This program reinforces the need for strong command and control from the moment the first air brake hits until demobilization. Focus will be on understanding how to establish appropriate strategies and reinforcing those strategies with sound tactics. We will dive into size up, command presence, communications, resource allocation, risk management, and building out an ICS structure in a practical way. The goal of this program is to give incident commanders of all ranks the tools and knowledge to run effective firegrounds that support decision making at the lowest level, and not micromanagement from the highest.

Purpose: The sole purpose of this program is to give incident commanders of any rank confidence in their role and help them understand the important elements that exist in effective fireground command. Simply put, I want to help people get better. The purpose of this class is to offer realistic and practical approaches to running a god fireground. Lastly, I want to reinforce to all attendees that this is a team sport. That fireground command doesn’t start when the chief arrives. There is a relationship between the officer in the cab of the fire truck and the chief in the car. Their needs to be synergy between them, understanding of each other’s roles, and a common desire to start the command process of on the right track, and to maintain it properly for the duration of the incident.

No-Nonsense Leadership: A Realistic Approach for the Company Officer

No-Nonsense Leadership: A Realistic Approach for the Company Officer

Course Description: This program is designed to be a no-nonsense approach to company officer leadership. No theory here, just realistic, and practical ways proven to build an effective group of performers within your team. I will bring previous military experience as well as experience in my current role to reinforce the importance of unit cohesion and how to achieve it. We will talk about team building and relationships, conflict management, accountability and more. This class is meant to inspire action and produce results in your company and your department. You will be given tools today to make immediate change tomorrow.

Purpose: The purpose of this program is to reinforce just how necessary strong company level leadership is. I think we need it now more than ever and I intend to make sure that everyone that hears this message leaves invigorated and energized to get back and take ownership of themselves and their crews. it is the purpose of this program to inspire action and produce results, almost immediately.