Course Description:
PICO is designed to provide a basic foundation for the management of one or more companies operating at a structural fire emergency. The focus of these five units is a review of basic concepts and development of proficiency in critical skills. Key content includes Roles and Responsibilities, Readiness, Communication, Building Construction and Fire Behavior factors, and Pre-incident Preparation.
The three courses listed below must be taken in the sequence indicated below. Course sponsors, course managers, and instructor's are requested to strictly enforce this requirement.
1. PICO ( replaces MCTO:P)
2. MCTO:D
3. STICO (replaces MCTO:T)
Course Details
Schedule a Course
Instructors
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Course Name:
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Preparation for Initial Company Operations
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Acronym:
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PICO
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Course Code:
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L05B
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Instructional Hours:
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16
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Student Manuals:
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Preparation for Initial Company Operations
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Videos:
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None
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To Schedule Course:
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Apply to Region Supervisor-See
Schedule a Course
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Instructor Fee:
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$400.00
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Student Application:
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Apply to Course Manager
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Student Prerequisites:
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Eighteen years of age or older
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Member of an organized Michigan Fire Department
Quiz:
Yes
Written Test:
None
Practical Test:
None
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To schedule this course, the following forms must be completed and submitted to the appropriate Region Supervisor. Attention must be given to the instructions included with each form for proper submission.
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Title
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Description
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BFS-110
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Course Application
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Document Type
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Instructor list for the Preparation for Initial Company Operations Course. Please address all questions to the appropriate Region Supervisor.
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