Basic Operations Firefighter/NFPA Firefighter I
Module A Online: 70 Hours
Course Description:
The Basic Operations Firefighter Online Modules Course is designed to give new firefighters the cognitive training needed to operate safely and effectively on the fire ground. IFSI’s Basic Operations Firefighter Online Modules Course meets the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal for entry-level firefighter training. This course leverages the convenience of online learning while allowing local hands-on practice, promoting both skill competency and an understanding of the fire ground. Students complete numerous online activities that lay the foundation for in-person skill acquisition.
How the Course Works:
Online course content will be delivered each week. Students will be required to complete a series of activities for each lesson, which include a required reading assignment, a live online lecture, and a weekly quiz. Students should expect to spend approximately 10 hours each week on this course.
Module A Topics:
· The Fire Service
· Firefighter Health and Safety
· Personal Protective Equipment
· Fire Service Communications
· Fire Behavior
· Building Construction
· Firefighter Tools and Equipment
· Ropes and Knots
· Ladders
· Forcible Entry
Required Textbook (not provided):
Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills, 5th Edition, Jones and Bartlett Learning
Practical Skills:
Practical (hands-on) skill training is the responsibility of the firefighter’s sponsoring department. These skills are to be taught, practiced, and evaluated by an Illinois-certified Instructor I certified at the minimum level of Basic Operations Firefighter. Guidance on these skills and how they are to be completed and recorded can be found at:
https://sfm.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/sfm/sfmdocuments/documents/pse/practical-task-books/basicoperationsfirefighter-NFPA1010-24.pdf
Certification:
To obtain certification, a student must be engaged and rostered as an Illinois fire protection personnel, as attested by the employing fire chief. All exam scheduling for the Illinois Office of the State Marshal Basic Operations Firefighter certification will be coordinated and scheduled by the student’s Training Officer or Fire Chief through OSFM’s online portal. These exams will be scheduled through the Pearson Vue testing network. The student may choose to take the OSFM Module A and B exams separately after completing each module, or together after both modules are completed. No testing for state certification will be completed through IFSI.
There are no prerequisites to taking this course
If you have specific questions about this course contact MATTHEW GOODNER
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