FI1025: Firefighter I

This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1001 standards for Fire Fighter I. Students will participate in classroom and hands-on training in basic fire science operations including: Hazardous materials awareness, safety, fire behavior, building construction, protective clothing and SCBA, building search and victim removal, forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation, hose loads, and how to operate as a part of a firefighting team. Upon successful completion of this course and attaining 18 years of age, students will be able to test and apply for IFSAC certification through the Kansas Fire and Rescue Training Institute. This course must be taken concurrently with Hazardous Materials Awareness and Hazardous Materials Operations courses.