Basic Operations and Advanced Technician Firefighter Blended
The Basic Operations and Advanced Technician Firefighter Blended (BOF) program balances instructor-supported online training with in-person weekend course activities. In-person, practical class activities are completed at remote training sites located throughout Illinois. The program incorporates practical training activities with a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare entry-level firefighters for the demands of the profession.
Course Duration: 20 Weeks, includes ten hands-on training weekends (Saturday/Sunday) (260 Hours)
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online Lectures, Online Quizzes and Tests, In Person and Online Demonstrations, In Person Practical Skill Development Rotations, In Person Live Fire Rotations
The Basic Operations and Advanced Technician Firefighter Blended program includes the following courses required for state and national certification:
- Firefighter I / NFPA 1010 - Basic Operations Firefighter Blended
- Firefighter II / NFPA 1010 - Advanced Technician Firefighter Blended
- Introduction to CPR/First Aid - non-certification
- Resiliency Awareness (online)
- Opioid Awareness (online)
- Courage to Be Safe (online)
- Fire Service Vehicle Operator (online)
Per OSFM JCAR Section 141.370: After IFSI course completion, the student is required to complete with their sponsoring fire department:- Completion of the required NFPA 1010 competency course
- Completion of an additional 8 hours of documented driving of the vehicles with differing wheelbases in use by the employing authority having jurisdiction.
- Traffic Incident Management - Awareness (online)
- ICS 100/200/700 (online)
- Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations - 2 weekends, 4 10-hour days
The courses listed above are included within the 20-week BOF program duration. Students should not register independently for each course. Enrollment in the Basic Operations and Advanced Technician Firefighter Blended course automatically enrolls students in the complete curriculum package.
A member of the IFSI Class Support Team will work directly with BOF students and their sponsoring departments to facilitate enrollment in all courses noted above. Students do not need to register for the individual classes as they will be completed concurrently within the Blended course.
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For more information about Basic Operations and Advanced Technician Firefighter Blended, please contact Bryn O'Neil.