BFFA ACADEMY PART 1

Catalog description

This course is Part 1 of the Basic Firefighter 1 Academy. Students must successfully complete this course to be eligible to enroll in BFFA 063B (Part 2). Successful completion of both BFFA 063A and BFFA 063B are required to meet the minimum requirements as mandated by the California State Fire Marshal (CSFM). This course provides students with the skills and knowledge needed for the entry-level professional fire fighter position to perform his/her duties safely, effectively, and competently. The curriculum is based on the 2024 CA State Fire Training requirements and include the following NFPA (National Fire Protection Agency) professional qualifications: NFPA 1010: Firefighter 1; NFPA 1140: Wildland fire Fighter 1; NFPA 470: Hazardous Material Awareness and Operations. Completion of this course satisfies the requirements as established by the State Fire Marshal for the 2024 Fire Fighter I curriculum. Completion of this course requires students to complete all summative tests with a minimum of 80%, complete all activities and formative tests, and complete all mandatory skills testing as established by the State Fire Marshal Firefighter I 2024 course plan. Students will be required to attend an orientation session to be held during the summer months prior to the Fall semester, after the initial application deadline. Students will be issued CSFM certificates upon successful completion of each of the scheduled training modules (Firefighter 1A, 1B, 1C, Firefighter 2) during the Fire Academy. A fee of $300.00 is required for this course to cover the California State Fire Training Certificate of Completion. A fee of $155.00 is required to purchase a helmet shield and suspension, the helmet shell will be provided. Check the program website for additional information. Students will be required to rent NFPA compliant structural protective equipment to enroll in this course. Students will be required to purchase black leather boots that include a vibrant rubber sole, steel shank, and steel toe. Students will be required to purchase a minimum of two complete Fire Academy uniforms. Uniform specifications and vendors are identified in the Fire Academy Standard Operating Procedures Manual.