Firefighter I

Course Description

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® Certified.

Course Modules
Online
  • The Orientation and History of Firefighting
  • Firefighter Cancer Awareness
  • Fire Service Communications and Radio Interoperability
  • Fire Behavior
  • Building Construction
  • Traffic Incident Management System
  • Stress In Emergency Services
Classroom & Practical
  • Health, Fitness & Wellness
  • Firefighter Safety
  • PPE & SCBA
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Tools & Equipment
  • Ropes & Knots
  • Response and Size Up
  • Forcible Entry
  • Ladders
  • Search & Rescue
  • Ventilation
  • Water Supply
  • Fire Attack and Foam
  • Firefighter Survival
  • Salvage & Overhaul
  • Firefighter Rehabilitation
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fire Cause Determination
  • Forestry
  • Classes also included in a Firefighter I Program:
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness
  • Hazardous Materials Operations
  • ECSI Standard First Aid
  • Hose & Fire Streams

Course Details

Blended

213

24

Pro Board Accredited

  • Student Medical Release
  • 18 years of age or older
  • ICS100
  • ICS200
  • IS700
  • Professional Rescuer CPR or equivalent
  • Fire Engineering's Handbook for Firefighter I&II, 2019
  • Fire department shirt, blue pants, and black boots

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