Firefighter I

Catalog description

This course covers all of the basic performance and knowledge objectives in the current NFPA Standard 1001 for Firefighter I and prepares individuals to perform duties while wearing required protective equipment. These duties include but are not limited to: fire department operations, firefighting equipment operation and maintenance, principles of combustion and fire behavior safety, recognition of types of fires and applying the correct methods for extinguishment, personal protective equipment, ventilation, forcible entry, loss prevention, operations level HAZMAT, fire and life safety initiatives, fire prevention and public relations. Completion of a Health Record is required PRIOR TO registration. Registration for FIRE 1121 requires co-registration for FIRE 1122 which runs concurrently. Successful completion of FIRE 1121 & FIRE 1122 meets the eligibility requirements to take the State of Ohio certification exam for Firefighter I & II.