Course Information
Fire Fighter II Academy, 02
Scope/Overview:
Provides advanced knowledge and skills to successfully complete Fire Fighter II certification exam. Fire Fighter II is a 40-hour program, with prerequisites of Firefighter I , Hazmat Awareness,Hazmat Operations, Vehicle Extrication and Flamable Liquids and Gases or Flammable Gas Emergencies.
Course Length:
40 hours
Key Topic(s):
- Fire prevention practices
- Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression Systems
- Strategies and Tactics for Initial Company Operations
- Fire Cause
- Incident Management
- Hydrant and Hose Testing
- Flammable Liquids/Gas Fire Fighting
- Fire Suppression Coordination
Feature(s):
- Mostly hands on training.
Prerequisite(s):
- Fire Fighter I Academy, 02
Requirements(s):
- Hazarous Materials First Responder: Awareness Level
- Hazarous Materials First Responder: Operational Level
- Physically Fit
- Flammable Liquid & Gas Fire Fighting
- Vehicle Extrication
Accredited Certification Level:
There is a certification test provided immediately following the successful completion of this course.
Standard(s) Met:
- NFPA 1001, Fire Fighter II, 2002 edition
Student Equipment:
- Full PPE and SCBA (must be NFPA compliant)
- Spare Air Cylinder (current hydrostatic test)
- Hearing and Eye Protection
- Essentials of Fire Fighting 5th Edition and Study Guide
- Strategic and Tactical Considerations on the Fireground, Brady Fire, 2nd Edition
- Vehical Extrication, IFSTA, 2nd Edition