Firefighter 1

Discusses the history and background of the fire service. Teaches terms, definitions, and concepts of NFPA 1001 Professional Qualifications for Firefighters Level I. Includes fire behavior, ventilation, rescue, forcible entry, ladders, ropes and knots, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire streams, fire hose, salvage, overhaul, fire suppression techniques, communications, fire sprinklers, and fire inspection. Also teaches basic manipulative skills including using forcible entry tools, using self-contained breathing apparatus, tying knots and using ropes, handling salvage covers, utilizing hose nozzles and appliances, manipulating ladders, ventilation practices, search for and removal of victims, sprinkler operations, initiating emergency response, and safety procedures. Students not currently employed with an agency will need to pre-test for the Fire and Rescue Certificate Progam. Please contact the assessment center at 750-3188 to schedule that pre-test.

Firefighter 2

Teaches intermediate skills as described in NFPA 1001 Level II. Builds upon the basic skills taught in Firefighter I and introduces new skills and knowledge in incident command, water supplies, portable extinguisher practices, inspection techniques, and rescue operations. Students not currently employed with an agency will need to pre-test for the Fire and Rescue Certificate Progam. Please contact the assessment center at 750-3188 to schedule that pre-test.

Hazardous Materials ~ Operations

Learn to classify various hazardous materials containers, perform decontaminations techniques, contain hazardous materials spills, and wear hazardous materials protective clothing. Prerequisite: Firefighter One. Students not currently employed with an agency will need to pre-test for the Fire and Rescue Certificate Progam. Please contact the assessment center at 750-3188 to schedule that pre-test.

Wildland Firefighter

Designed to meet the Wildland Firefighter I knowledge and skill requirements of NFPA 1051, Wildland Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Teaches students to recognize the "Situations That Shout Watchout," apply the appropriate Standard Fire Orders and how to deploy a fire shelter. Includes orientation to the Incident Command System. Teaches basic fireline construction, fire weather, and fire behavior. Upon completion students will receive a red card. Students not currently employed with an agency will need to pre-test for the Fire and Rescue Certificate Progam. Please contact the assessment center at 750-3188 to schedule that pre-test.