Course Information
Fire Fighter I Academy, 02
Scope/Overview:
Provides basic knowledge and skills to successfully complete Fire Fighter I certification exam.Course Length:
136 hoursKey Topic(s):
- Firefighter Orientation and Safety
- Fire Behavior
- Building Construction
- PPE/SCBA
- Rescue
- Extinguishment Methods
- Ventilation
- Interior/Exterior Live Fire Training
Feature(s):
- Extremely challenging "hands-on" course with little time devoted to classroom lecture. For successful completion of academic material a pre-course reading assignment and open book test is required. This is OFST's standard fire academy offering that takes
Requirements(s):
- CPR Training
- Be Physically Fit
- Hazardous Materials Awareness Level
- Basic first aid training or higher
- Haz-Mat Operations
Accredited Certification Level:
Successful course completion qualifies student to take Fire Fighter I certification exam.Standard(s) Met:
- NFPA 1001, Fire Fighter I, 2002 edition
Student Equipment:
- Full PPE and SCBA (must be NFPA compliant) Spare air cylinder (current hydrostatic test) Hearing and eye protection. Each Student needs their own Essential of Fire Fighting manual, 5th edition.
