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Provide entry level firefighters the knowledge and skills to meet the min. JPRs in NFPA 1001.

Full Description: The minimum training standards for Firefighter I certification shall be as set out in Chapter 4 of
that certain document titled NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2019 Edition.

This course is designed to meet the requirements for Firefighter I. Candidates shall demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to function safely and effectively on emergency scenes and be able to perform the basic tasks assigned.

Skills covered include firefighter orientation, fireground safety, basic self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), personal protective equipment, small tools, apparatus, hose, ladders and basic fireground operations.

To obtain certification candidates must successfully complete the practical skills, score at least a 70% on the state written exam and meet ALL prerequisites prior to testing. The current textbook approved by the Fire & Public Safety Academy is IFSTA Essentials 7th Edition.

Charlestown Fire Department (IN)