officers

[wildfire66]

i would like to no if you all think all officers should have to take classes to become an officer, or if their time on the job should dictate weather or not they get to bacome on or not

[Just Plain Ruff]

6 spelling and grammatical errors for 39 words. Proofread your posts please.

Are you talking about police or fire departments? Or are we talking about the military.

[Richard B the EMT]

Several years apart, the FDNY gives promotional tests for advancement, for me most recently, for Lieutenant. These tests are "civil service" type.

[mrmeaner]

Thanks, Richard. The post original post lost me. Yes, I think there should be education required to become an officer. Without proper training the new officer is set up to fail.

[firedoc5]

I think it should be a combination of both. Have to have so many years plus require passing classes or courses that are relevant to the higher position.

[Richard B the EMT]

Historical note: Between the War of 1812 and the War Between the States, the US Army and Militia "elected" it's officers by simply lining up behind the men who they felt was the best qualified to lead, as a vote.

[firedoc5]

Historical note: Between the War of 1812 and the War Between the States, the US Army and Militia "elected" it's officers by simply lining up behind the men who they felt was the best qualified to lead, as a vote.

Interesting. I think it also had to do with how much money mommy and daddy had too. I know Col. Robert Gould Shaw of the 54th Mass. Reg. was appointed as an officer (Capt.) due to money and his father being a Judge. But he turned out to be an outstanding officer, unlike so many that weren't.

[Richard B the EMT]

Col. Robert Gould Shaw of the 54th Mass. Reg? Wasn't that the character played by Mathew Broderick in the "War Between The States" movie, "Glory"?

[firedoc5]

Col. Robert Gould Shaw of the 54th Mass. Reg? Wasn't that the character played by Mathew Broderick in the "War Between The States" movie, "Glory"?

Yes it was. But I was familiar with him before the movie. He was an actual person. From what I had read, Broderick played him very well.

[JPINFV]

Out side of training officers, I really don't see the need to have officers in EMS.