Prerequisite is FIR 250, Fire Officer II certification or permission of the instructor. Presents the material and testing required for certification as a Fire Officer III under the national Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, NFPA 1021. Designed for those serving in or preparing for middle and upper ranks of large fire departments. Topics include community awareness and public relations, human resource development, budget information management, public education, emergency service delivery, and firefighter safety.