The Dare 2 Command Chief Officer Workshop provides advanced, scenario-based development for senior officers responsible for higher-level incident command, strategic oversight, and managing complex operational incidents.

Through interactive discussion and challenging incident scenarios, participants explore higher-level command principles, including strategic decision-making, dynamic risk management, command organization, tactical coordination, incident escalation, resource management, and maintaining effective command across expanding or complex incidents.

Designed for senior officers and chief officers, this advanced workshop explores leadership and decision-making during complex, high-consequence incidents. Using challenging, discussion-led scenarios, delegates will examine strategic command, managing uncertainty, multi-agency coordination, organizational risk and supporting commanders to achieve effective outcomes in today's evolving operational environment.

For senior officers leading complex incidents, developing commanders and making high-consequence strategic decisions.

What the Session Includes:

Incident Command & Decision Making

Practical instruction on how effective commanders assess situations, manage risk, and make decisions during dynamic operational incidents.

Introduction to the Training Portal

A demonstration of the Effective Command online training platform, showing how it supports ongoing officer development and command competence.

Live Assessment & Debrief

Two participants take part in a live incident command assessment, followed by a structured debrief that demonstrates behaviour-based command evaluation in practice.

Workshop Overview:

• Duration: 4 Hours

• Format: Interactive, instructor-led workshop

• Audience: Current company officers and acting officers

• Prerequisites: None

• Suitable for departments looking to strengthen the advanced incident command capabilities of current and aspiring Chief Officers through practical, structured training focused on strategic leadership, command coordination, and the management of complex and escalating operational incidents.

Who Should Attend?

• Fire Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs

• Chief Officers with Incident Command Responsibilities

• Senior Officers Preparing for Chief Officer Roles

• Training Officers Responsible for Advanced Command Development

BUILD CONFIDENT CHIEF OFFICERS READY TO LEAD, COORDINATE, AND COMMAND COMPLEX INCIDENTS UNDER PRESSURE.

Cost $250 + applicable taxes per delegate