To qualify for FO, junior officers, company officers, or those who have served in an intermittent acting status for 12 months: • 100 points, which can be earned through education and experience. • Points for education range from 25 to 150 and can include an Academic Certificate • Experience points range from 5 to 50 points. • Providing an organizational chart is required to confirm their position within the department

The eligibility criteria for the Fire Officer (FO) credential exemplify the Center for Public Safety Excellence's commitment to cultivating competent and skilled leaders within the fire service sector. These criteria, thoughtfully established, ensure that junior officers, company officers, or those who have served in an intermittent acting status for 12 months meet standards that reflect a combination of education, experience, and organizational context. The stringent qualification criteria for the FO credential align with the overarching mission of the Center for Public Safety Excellence. By establishing these comprehensive benchmarks, the Commission on Professional Credentialing ensures that FO credential holders, comprising junior officers, company officers, or those with intermittent acting experience, possess the requisite education, experience, and organizational context to contribute effectively to the leadership within their respective fire departments.