Course Description

This course expands on the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of a fire fighter, including suppression technology, assuming command, incident reporting systems, fire control, rescue operations on the fire ground, hazard identification, inspection, and response readiness.

*NFPA 1001 - 2019 Edition, Ch. 5

Contact Hours: 100

Mandatory Text: Jones & Bartlett, Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Canadian Fourth Edition

Course Outline

• Lesson 22: Establishing and Transferring Command
• Lesson 23: Advanced Fire Suppression
• Lesson 24: Vehicle Rescue and Extrication
• Lesson 25: Assisting Special Rescue Teams
• Lesson 26: Fire Detection, Suppression, and Smoke Control Systems
• Lesson 27: Fire and Life Safety Initiatives
• Lesson 28: Fire Origin and Cause
• Lesson 29: Hazardous Materials Regulations, Standards, and Laws
• Lesson 30: Recognizing and Identifying the Hazards
• Lesson 31: Properties and Effects
• Lesson 32: Understanding the Hazards
• Lesson 33: Estimating Potential Harm and Planning a Response
• Lesson 34: Implementing the Planned Response
• Lesson 35: Hazardous Materials Responder Health and Safety
• Lesson 36: Hazardous Materials Responder Personal Protective Equipment
• Lesson 37: Product Control

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Fire & Rescue Certificate : Fire & Rescue Certificate
• Fire Fighting Level II, NFPA 1001 - 2019 Edition, Ch. 5 : Fire Fighting Level II, NFPA 1001 - 2019 Edition, Chapter 5
• Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) Diploma : Public Fire Paramedic Program (PFPP) Diploma