Basic Firefighter I

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This course presents the history of the fire service, firefighter safety and health, communications, building construction, the science of fire, personal protective equipment, fire extinguishers, ropes and knots, ladders, ventilation, water supply, hose handling, fire streams and fire control, property conservation, scene safety, forcible entry, and fire and life safety initiatives. This course is the first part of the State Firefighter Minimum Standards basic recruit academy and is followed by FFP 0031 Firefighter II.<br><br>Prerequisite Physical Abilities Test (PAT) - Pass and (Prerequisite Emergency Medical Responder Certification or Prerequisite Emergency Medical Technician Certification or Prerequisite Paramedic Certificate [Not required for FFEM Combo PSAV])