Firefighter 1 Academy Module A

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Limitation on Enrollment: Formal acceptance into the Firefighter 1 Academy. Academy requires physical exertion, lifting of 40 or more pounds, ability to climb ladders, walk in irregular terrain, and pass Candidate Physical Agility Test (CPAT). Prerequisite Completion of FTEC 111. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in FTEC 295AL. Combined with FTEC 295B provides the student with the knowledge to meet California State Fire Training requirements for a Firefighter 1 Academy. This coursework is the first step toward Firefighter 1 Certification. Combines classroom coursework with hands on training. Coursework includes, but is not limited to: history and development of the fire service, organization command and control, communications and alarms, fire behavior, firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, portable fire extinguishers, water supply, fire hose and appliances, nozzles and fire streams, and protective systems. Students may have to purchase additional supplies not provided by the college. (CSU, AVC)