Course Information
Flammable Liquids and Gas Fire Fighting (FLAG)
Scope/Overview:
Examines tactical considerations and their coordinated application in response to fires involving flammable liquids and gases. Classroom lecture, hands-on exercises, and live burn scenario training focus on key team coordination concepts. The course is intense, disciplined, and physically challenging. Fire fighter safety and proper use of PPE will be reinforced throughout the course. Both public and private sector firefighters are welcomed to attend.Course Length:
16 hoursKey Topic(s):
- Physical and Chemical Properties of Fuels
- Storage and Usage of Fuels
- Coordinated Fire Attacks and Strategies for Various Fires
- Fire Streams and Appliances
- Hose Handling and Master Stream Applications
- Foam Appliances and Applications
- Dry Chemical Agents and Applications
- Selecting Tactics in View of Hazard / Risk Size-up
- Incident Management and Use of Resources
Feature(s):
- Training props simulate fires from pooled flammable liquids, low and elevated pressurized valve leaks and split pipes. Live fire fighting skill training, while rewarding, is intensely hot, challenging and physically demanding. The course offers a uniqu
Requirements(s):
- Live Fire Training Verification Form
- SCBA trained
- Fire Fighter I or basic fire fighter training
Accredited Certification Level:
There is no certification level with this class.Standard(s) Met:
- NFPA 472 flammable liquids FF requirements for Hazmat Operations/Technician levels. Satisfies Firefighter II flammable liquid components. Live fire portions of Advanced Exterior Industrial Fire Brigade, NFPA 1081.
Student Equipment:
- NFPA approved PPE and SCBA.
