FIRE OFFICER I II III CLASSES:
The 45 hour PIO class will re-certify both inspector and instructor.
FIRE SAFETY INSPECTOR and INVESTIGATOR CLASSES:
We provide continuing education classes for Licensed Fire Extinguisher Dealers and Fire Extinguisher Technicians. Please contact us to schedule.
FIRE INSTRUCTOR CLASSES:
HEALTH AND SAFETY CLASSES:
ON-LINE CLASSES:
The instructor for most courses is the Director of TBS (Tampa Bay Safety) Patrick Competelli. Chief Competelli is the former Fire Chief for the City of Belleair Bluffs Fire Rescue and a Former District Fire Chief for the City of Dunedin Fire Rescue. Chief Competelli holds a Masters Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Kansas State University, a Bachelors Degree in Public Administration from Eckerd College and two Associates Degrees, one in Fire Science, and one in Emergency Medical Services. Chief Competelli holds multiple fire certifications and teaches at the Florida State Fire College. Chief Competelli spent twenty-five years working in several positions with the Pinellas County Medical Director’s Office to include; Director of Quality Management, Medical Communications Officer and Medical Officer of the Day.
You are responsible for completing all assignments, papers and group projects (if any) in order to receive full credit for the course. A passing grade is 70% and is considered a “C”. Points will be deducted for late or missing assignments and will affect your final grade. Your final grade must meet a minimum score of 70%, a “C” in order to pass this course.
Most courses consist of quizzes that will cover information from each lesson, there may be a group discussion board and a final exam. The courses may be delivered on-line and all work that is required shall be sent to the instructor via this learning portals drop box feature, or e-mail.
Each students code of conduct is expected to be exactly what it would be like in a regular classroom atmosphere. Communications on message boards, privately between students and groups, or with the instructor and guest instructors is expected to be extremely professional and appropriate. Each student is responsible for his or her own work and will be expelled if found to be sharing information or copying or sharing test information. Plagiarism is NOT advised.
Please enjoy the course and do not forget to contact your instructor or instructors assistant if you have any questions or problems while navigating through the course. Good Luck.
