Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services
5 Days
6 - 8 Delegates
SFJ Awards
Advanced
Course Overview
The SFJ Awards Level 6 Award in Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services is designed to cultivate the high-level technical knowledge and tactical leadership required for complex operations. Aligned with the NFCC National Operational Guidance, the course focuses on the cognitive and interpersonal command skills necessary for assertive and safe decision-making in the field.
The curriculum covers the Decision Control Process, advanced risk management, and the nuances of multi-agency interoperability (JESIP). You will be challenged to analyse effective leadership styles, manage media relations during developing incidents, and maintain personal resilience under the high-pressure conditions characteristic of advanced-level command.
Upon successful completion, you will be prepared for roles involving tactical authority, with the ability to progress further toward Level 7 Strategic Command if your career path leads to the lead authority level. NFCC recommends a revalidation process every two years.
What modules does this course cover?
- Unit 3: Advanced Incident Command in Fire and Rescue Services
- Total qualification time: 65 hours
- Guided learning: 50 hours
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
- Delegates should have relevant operational experience, typically gained as an operational firefighter
- Learners must be at least 18 years of age
Who is this course suitable for?
- Fire and Rescue personnel moving into or currently operating in Advanced Tactical Incident Commander roles (Level 3 within the service structure).
- Commanders who need to oversee, coordinate, and support multiple operations or represent the service in complex multi-agency settings.
- Individuals seeking to update their professional development in line with national incident command standards.
How is this course certificated?
The is a regulated qualification and certification is issued by SFJ Awards, an independent Awarding Organisation regulated by UK bodies including Ofqual, CCEA, and Qualifications Wales. These certifications are specifically designed to align with the NFCC Incident Command National Operational Guidance (NOG).
- The results are graded as either Pass or Fail
- Achieving the certification confirms that a learner is ready to work at their specific level. However, the qualification itself does not confirm operational command competence; the employing organisation remains responsible for confirming a commander's readiness for actual deployment
- To ensure skills remain current, SFJ Awards offers dedicated revalidation qualifications, focusing on performance-based learning outcomes to reassess the skills gained in the full qualification
"The interactive approach fostered an excellent learning environment, by a two-way communication approach ensuring active engagement from all participants rather than merely presenting course material - Thank You"
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"The course was highly relevant and beneficial. The focus on decision logging, structured briefings, and learning through debriefing was particularly strong."
Learner Feedback
"It enhanced my understanding of how to assess situations from a wider perspective and coordinate effectively with multiple stakeholders during an incident, the training has strengthened my confidence & capability in dealing with complex & dynamic incidents."
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