Knowing how manage fire streams is a crucial, and potentially lifesaving, part of a firefighter’s job. In this module you will learn how to select, deploy, and use the proper hoselines, nozzles, and fire streams. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.10, 4.3.11, and 4.3.13, “Fireground Operations;” and Fire Fighter II: 5.3.2, “Fireground Operations.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Firefighting is a dangerous occupation, requiring routine life-and-death decisions. There is no greater priority on the fireground than firefighter safety and survival. This module will cover common hazards, accidents, and injuries, risk management and mitigation, and the impact of behavior and response. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001 Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.1.1, “General Knowledge Requirements,” 4.2.4, “Fire Department Communications;” 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.5, 4.3.9, 4.3.10, 4.3.17, and 4.3.18, “Fireground Operations,” and Fire Fighter II: 5.1.1, “General Knowledge Requirements.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Firefighting is a labor-intensive, tool-dependent occupation. Tools accomplish various tasks on the fireground. This module will cover the different types of tools used in fire service, how they are used, and their care and maintenance. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001 Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.5.1, “Fireground Operations;” and Fire Fighter II: 5.5.4, “Fire and Life Safety Initiatives, Preparedness, and Maintenance.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
"The incident command system (ICS) is as much about firefighter safety as it is about effective incident management. In this module, you’ll learn about the history of ICS, why it exists, how it operates, and what role the firefighter plays within it. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001 Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter II: 5.1.1, “General Knowledge Requirements.” "
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Fire service ladders are essential in the performance of both saving human life and extinguishing fires. Constructed under rigid specifications, their use during adverse conditions requires them to provide a margin of safety not usually expected of commercial ladders. On the fire ground, they require close and coordinated teamwork quickly and accurately using established and proper techniques. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.6 and 4.3.20, “Fireground Operations;” and 4.5.1, “Preparedness and Maintenance;” and Fire Fighter II: 5.5.4, “Fire and Life Safety Initiatives, Preparedness, and Maintenance.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Firefighters who understand the procedures of a fire investigation can be useful tools to the fire investigator. This module will explain the role of the firefighter in fire investigations, how to collect and preserve evidence, and basic procedures followed by all persons involved. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter II: 5.3.4, “Fireground Operations.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a firefighter’s first, but not last, line of defense. In this module, you’ll learn about the different types and limitations of each PPE as well as how to inspect and maintain PPE. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001 Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.2 and 4.5.1, “Fireground Operations” and Fire Fighter II: 5.5.4, “Fire and Life Safety Initiatives, Preparedness and Maintenance.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
The ability to successfully handle a fire in a building is greatly enhanced by one critical factor: a pre-incident plan. Formulating a plan of action before an incident gives a foreground commander inside information about the building and its contents, allowing the officer to anticipate problems and best use his or her resources. This module will review how to conduct a pre-incident survey and develop a pre-incident plan. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter II: 5.5.3, “Fire and Life Safety Initiatives, Preparedness, and Maintenance.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
Rope work is an important part of the fire service. Firefighters need to understand how to select ropes based on construction, strength, and use. Firefighters also need to know how to tie essential fire service knots and how to properly care for, clean, and store ropes. That is what this module will cover. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001 Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.20 and 4.5.1, “Fireground Operations” and Fire Fighter II: 5.5.4, “Fire and Life Safety Initiatives, Preparedness, and Maintenance.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
The three tactical priorities of fireground operations are life safety, incident stabilization, and property conservation. Salvage and overhaul affect all three. In this module, you’ll learn how to conduct salvage and overhaul operations in a safe and thorough manner. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.8, 4.3.10, 4.3.13, and 4.3.14, “Fireground Operations.”
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
"Fighting fires is a well-orchestrated event carried out by a highly trained team. The procedures and techniques that make up this module are critical for the survival of the rescuers as well as the victims. This module will cover search and rescue techniques, victim removal techniques, and choosing a dangerous situation response. Content in this module is aligned with the NFPA 1001, Standards for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Job Performance Requirements, Fire Fighter I: 4.3.9, “Fireground Operations,” and Fire Fighter II: 5.3.2, “Fireground Operations.” "
Course Type: Full-length Course
Course Duration: 60 min
