Basic Firefighter / NFPA Firefighter I Academy


Basic Firefighter / NFPA Firefighter I Academy : 370.00 Hours

Course Description

The Basic Firefighter / NFPA Firefighter I Academy is designed to give new firefighters the practical and cognitive training needed to operate safely and effectively on the fireground. The Academy exceeds the requirements outlined by the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal for entry-level firefighter training. Academy focuses on an intense hands-on approach to firefighter, which promotes both skill competency and an understanding of the fireground. Students complete numerous fireground-speed evolutions, and rolling responses, which encourage them to apply their skills to a variety of scenarios.

In addition to the basic skills that are taught, firefighters are taught how to thrive in their profession. This is accomplished through health and wellness education from a holistic standpoint that has a focus on physical, as well as mental health and healthy lifestyles for firefighters.

This course will also provide first responders with the knowledge and skills to understand what hazardous substances are and the risk associated with them in an incident; recognize the presence of hazardous substances in an emergency; understand the role of the emergency responder at the awareness level, including site security and control; have understanding of the U.S. Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook; realize the need for additional resources, call for appropriate assistance, and to make appropriate notifications to the community. This portion of the course meets all applicable national and state standards, as well as all statutory requirements for hazardous materials awareness level training. 

Required for National Certification (Pro Board / IFSAC):

Hazardous Materials Operations:   Hazmat Awareness/Operations is made available after each course delivery.

 

Required for Illinois State Certification – (OSFM):

Fire Service Vehicle Operator (FSVO): available after each course delivery.

Hazardous Materials Operations: Hazmat Awareness/Operations available after each course delivery.

First Aid: available after each course delivery.

NIMS 100 and 700:  available after each course delivery.

Courage to be Safe: available after each course delivery (along with First Aid).


This course is part of the following Program


Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites to taking this course


Additional Files


If you have specific questions about this course contact STEVEN DOGGETT

If you are interested in having this course taught in your area, contact STEVEN DOGGETT or your regional representative.

Upcoming Classes

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Applicable Credits

EMS CEU
Hours 28