(33 hours)
Firefighting Basics class is a 33-hour class designed for the Firefighter that doesn’t want to take the Firefighter I class for certification but would like to learn the basics of firefighting. Nothing from this class may be substituted for portions of the Firefighter I curriculum. This class may be also self-taught through the firefighters local fire department and is available by requesting a CD of the program from the State Fire Marshal Training Division.
Topics Include:
- Orientation and Incident Command System
- Firefighter Safety/ Building Construction
- Fire Anatomy and Behavior
- Personal Protective Equipment/SCBA Classroom portion
- SCBA-Search and Rescue
- Ladders
- Hose Rolls/Hose Loads/Nozzle Operations
- Forcible Entry/Ventilation
- Salvage/Overhaul/Fire Cause Determination
- Rescue
- Size-Up/Fire Control
- Wildland Fires
- Hazardous Materials-Awareness Level-Optional class
