Preparation for Initial Company Operations PICO (F/W0458)
Issued by
National Emergency Training Center
The course objective is to clarify the role the Company Officer (CO) plays in the preparation and education of firefighters.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
Earning Criteria
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The methods of assessment include graded activities and a final examination with a minimum passing score of 70 percent.
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The methods of instruction include practical exercises, lecture, discussion, and classroom exercise. The general course topics include roles and responsibilities; mission readiness; communications; building construction and fire behavior factors; and pre-incident planning.