Chief 101
Course Description
This certification-related course is designed to apprise chief officers of the various aspects and complexities surrounding the operations and organization of North Carolina Fire departments. Emphasis will be placed on ratings and inspections, NFIRS reporting, prevention and relief funds, grant programs, basic line of duty death information, various state associations, and an overview of chief officer expectations in North Carolina. This class will satisfy the 9S insurance inspection criteria as specified by the North Carolina Administrative Code. This course should be offered consistent with the most current NC Fire and Rescue Commission guidelines; contact the Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) for details.
Certification Requirements
- The candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
- The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent recognized by the State Department of Public Instruction (i.e., GED).
Course Delivery
| COURSE NAME | COURSE ID | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| Chief 101 2025 Edition | FRC 1900 | 8 |
FAQs
11 NCAC 05A .0505 DRILLS AND MEETING REQUIREMENTS All members of fire departments shall comply with the drills and meetings requirements of G.S. 58-86-25.
The chief officer of each fire department shall within one year of appointment, complete a class on basic management of fire department operations and records approved by the North Carolina Fire and Rescue Commission.
This course as described within the NC Administrative Code 11 NCAC 05A .0907 TRAINING; excerpt “Within one year of appointment, the fire chief of each fire department shall complete a class on management of fire department operations and records approved by the State Fire and Rescue Commission in accordance with G.S. 58, Article 78.”
If you have Chief 101 on your NC Fire and Rescue Commission transcript currently, you only need to take the Chief 101-2025 Update Course, which is offered online and accessible through the portal. If you are a current Chief and have not taken Chief 101 then you will need to take a Chief 101-2025 course (FRC 1900) that meets the NC Administrative Code.
In order to comply with the spirit and intent of the Administrative Code the Chief has to take the course within one year of his/her appointment to the position. If the Chief fails to meet this requirement, the department can be put on probation in accordance with NC Administrative Code which could jeopardize the Insurance Rating of the district the department serves.
Generally speaking, you should take the course as soon as you can due to the number of changes that has taken place over the last two years to key fire service programs and legislation. You should also consider taking the course prior to a scheduled 9S or 9E inspection. Failure to take the course as stated previously can result in the suspension of your departments rating. This online update course will be active until 10/1/2026.