History of Firefighting
Becoming a firefighter entails much more than simply knowing the mechanics of firefighting. The fire service is rich with tradition and has developed into a sophisticated and varied profession. The fire service uses a paramilitary hierarchical command structure to ensure its mission fulfillment. A system …
Building Construction
Buildings go up, and fires can bring them down. To understand the effect of fire on the structural integrity of a building, it is necessary to understand and consider the construction of that building. Knowing how a building is built allows firefighters to look for …
Fire Service Communications
Fighting a fire requires the coordination of numerous resources and people. Different crews and equipment fill various functions on the fire ground, many of which occur simultaneously or must not start until something else has been accomplished. Ensuring a smooth interaction between all the firefighting …
Cancer Awareness
While concerns regarding the exposure to carcinogens are common to both career and volunteer firefighters, the volunteer and combination fire service have some specific challenges that are different and need to be addressed. Volunteers regularly transport contaminated PPE and other gear in their personal vehicles, …
Fire Behavior
This course describes the behavior of fire, and it explores the relationship between various types of fuels and the combustion process. The four stages of fire growth are presented. Emphasis is placed on recent research studies that have demonstrated how fire growth is influenced by changes …
Firefighter Safety
Firefighting is risky business. The firefighter’s most important responsibility is to finish the shift or the call in the same (or better) condition than he or she began it. Coming home safely means knowing one’s job, understanding the risks one faces as a firefighter, and …
PPE and SCBA
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and fire fighter personal protective equipment (PPE) are central to ensuring the safety of fire fighters operating at a fire ground. In this chapter, the fire fighter will become familiar with the proper use of both SCBA and PPE. After students …
Fire Mobilization
The purpose of the State-wide Fire Mobilization Plan (hereafter known as the Plan) is to provide local first responders with easy access to large quantities of resources or specialties that may be needed in a major fire, disaster or other major emergency or event in the …
Fire Inspector II
This course is based on NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. You will receive ProBoard Certification upon successful completion. This course delves deeper into the interpretation of applicable codes and standards, covers the procedure involved in various types of …
Fire Inspector I
This course is based on NFPA 1031 Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner. You will receive ProBoard Certification upon successful completion. A beginning level course for firefighters and other interested parties wishing to become more involved in the aspect of fire …
Airport Firefighter
Designed for fire departments, both civilian and military, whose primary mission is aircraft firefighting and rescue. This course meets the training requirements for both NFPA 1003: Standard for Airport Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications and FAA FAR Part 139.319. Successful completion of this course will lead …
Fire Officer II
This course is based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Processional Qualifications (Chapter 5). Upon successful completion ProBoard certification of Fire Officer II will be awarded. The course is designed for the Fire Officer who is ready to assume more of a leadership role …
Fire Officer I
This course is based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications (Chapter 4). Upon successful completion will lead to ProBoard Certification. The course identified the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor. This course introduces the student to the …
Rope Rescue Technician
Rope Rescue – Technician is a very intense and hands-on, five-day program featuring a combination of classroom and practical evolutions combined with real life scenarios. This course is designed to continue the development of skills and knowledge obtained in the Rope Rescue Operations course, while …
Ice Rescue Technician
Ice Rescue Technician is an intense sixteen-hour program featuring a combination of classroom and practical evolutions, held in the classroom as well as on ice and in the water. Course covers awareness, Operations, and Technician level skills to provide students with knowledge and skills necessary …
Confined Space Rescue Technician
Designed for fire personnel who encounter confined space rescues as part of their responsibilities, Confined Space Rescue Technician is an intense 24-hour program featuring a combination of classroom and practical evolutions. This course will provide the knowledge and practical skills necessary to safely and legally …
Firefighter II
This course is the second level of standard-based certification available to firefighters. Course materials provide information on topics included in the Firefighter I program, and allow the firefighter to participate in certification testing to obtain Firefighter II certification based on NFPA 1001, 2019 edition ProBoard …
Firefighter I
This course is the first level of standards-based certification available to firefighters. Course materials provide information on topics which allow the firefighter to participate in certification testing to obtain Firefighter I certification based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 1001, 2019 edition, Pro Board® …
Fire & Emergency Medical Services Instructor I
This program provides the aspiring fire and emergency services instructor with basic knowledge to prepare and deliver modern training programs. This course is a hybrid class; meaning the course is comprised of both in-class, and online assignments and lectures. Regular internet access is required to …
