NFPA 1021-2020 PDF Download

NFPA 1021-2020 is a standard that assesses the qualifications of fire officers to ensure they have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their jobs effectively and safely. It provides nationally applicable performance standards for uniformed fire service personnel, specifying job performance requirements (JPRs) for different career levels of fire officers.

The standard includes four career levels: Fire Officer Level I (supervisory), Fire Officer Level II (supervisory and managerial), Fire Officer Level III (managerial/administrative), and Fire Officer Level IV (administrative). These levels outline the responsibilities and skills required at each stage of a fire officer's career progression.

The 2020 edition of NFPA 1021 has been updated to incorporate new technologies, information management strategies, operational practices, and other relevant factors. It reviews and updates all JPRs for relevancy and accuracy, acknowledges the role of fire officers in emergency medical services delivery, introduces the concept of continuous quality improvement, and redefines the fire officer's role in community risk reduction initiatives.

The standard also includes two new annexes: Annex C provides an overview of the JPRs, and Annex D recognizes the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) firefighter life safety initiatives.

NFPA 1021-2020 is an important resource for fire service leaders and departments nationwide to ensure that fire officers are prepared and qualified to handle the challenges they encounter in their roles. It helps raise the bar for department performance and enhances public safety by ensuring officers have the necessary skills and knowledge to handle various situations effectively.