Fern Creek Fire & EMT Recruit Class 25-01

Instructors	Office location & hours
FCFD Staff Fire Commission Staff Various Instructors	Station 71, Fire Training Facility Offsite training TBA 0700-1500 Monday thru Friday

General information                           

Description

This course is designed to prepare Fire/EMT students with basic Firefighter I & II skills to perform at a competent level under the general direction of instructors and fire company commanders. This course will also have certifications for IFSAC Firefighter I & II, and Hazardous Materials Technicians. The curriculum will follow the “AAOS Emergency Care & Transportation if the Sick & Injured, 12^th edition, “Essentials of Firefighting 8”, “Kentucky Fire Commission IFSAC Skills Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations”

Expectations and goals

Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Emergency Medical Technician and a Firefighter.

Become proficient as an Emergency Medical Technician and a Firefighter.

Obtain National Registry and State Emergency Medical Certifications.

Obtain certifications in IFSAC Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations.

Obtain certifications as Hazardous Materials Technician.

Special Operations Awareness.

Course materials

Required materials

Fern Creek Fire and EMS will provide and use the following curriculum “AAOS Emergency Care & Transportation if the Sick & Injured, 12^th edition, “Essentials of Firefighting 8”, “Kentucky Fire Commission IFSAC Skills Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations”

Optional materials

May be provided by specialty instructors.

Assessment

Emergency Medical Technician written exams and practical skills.

Firefighter chapter testing, knowledge, skills, and abilities, IFSAC skills

Practical skills assessments.

IFSAC testing conducted by the Kentucky Fire Commission Staff.

 

Introduction to the Fire Service & Firefighter Safety: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to identify the mission of the fire service, describe how fire departments are organized, and understand various regulations that apply to firefighters; describe fire department SOPs, rules, and regulations that affect a Fire fighter ; explain ways that fire departments may interact with other organizations and agencies; explain the roles and duties of a Firefighters; describe fire and life safety initiatives aimed at reducing firefighter illnesses, injuries, and fatalities; describe the aspects of NFPA 1500 related to firefighter safety and health; summarize general guidelines for operating safely at structural fire scenes; summarize safe practices for riding in fire service vehicles and apparatus.

Communications: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe the different types of communication that occur in the fire department; explain the procedures for receiving non-emergency calls; describe the types of communications systems and equipment used to receive and process emergency calls; explain the procedures for receiving and dispatching emergency calls; describe radio equipment and procedures used for internal fire department communications; handle emergency and non-emergency phone calls; use a portable radio for routine and emergency traffic.

Building Construction: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to understand how building construction features and materials will contribute to fire spread as well as how heat affects structural components and materials; differentiate among types of building construction; describe the construction of floors, ceilings, and walls; explain how basements and stairs may impact firefighting operations; describe the construction and operation methods of different types of doors; describe the construction and operation methods of different types of windows.

Building Materials, Structural Collapse & Effects of Fire Suppression: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to identify the effects of fire on building materials, describe structural collapse considerations, and explain the effects of fire suppression activities on building materials; explain considerations to be taken when establishing collapse zones; describe actions that should be taken when structural collapse is imminent; describe building conditions and fire suppression activities that can impact fire spread and structural stability.

Fire Dynamics: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to explain the basic principles of fire science, describe the stages of fire development, and the reaction of building construction to fire; describe how thermal energy impacts fire behavior; explain the function of fuel within the combustion process; explain the function of oxygen within the combustion process; explain the self-sustained chemical reaction involved in flaming combustion.

Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to distinguish between types of personal protective clothing and equipment and explain how to safely use various types of protective clothing and equipment; describe the inspection, cleaning, and maintenance of PPE; describe conditions that require the use of respiratory protection equipment; identify SCBA components; describe the procedures for donning and doffing SCBA; describe methods of refilling, replacing, and storing SCBA cylinders; describe safety considerations for working in and exiting a hazardous atmosphere while wearing SCBA. Practical: Introduction to gear: coats, pants, helmet, gloves, hood, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Work with gear on; crawling, climbing, breathing on SCBA with mask, in non-air-conditioned areas. Gear weight is approximately 40-50 lbs.

Extinguishers: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to recognize different classifications and types of portable fire extinguishers and select the appropriate fire extinguisher for the situation at hand.

Ropes & Knots: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe various uses for life safety and utility rope and differentiate between types of knots. The student shall also be able to describe the procedures for cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining rope; identify types of knots; describe the procedure for hoisting various tools and equipment; explain how ropes and knots are used during rescues and in other emergencies.

Ground Ladders: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to identify types of ladders and the parts of a ladder. They shall also describe safe practices for using, carrying, and placing a ground ladder. Students shall be able to describe methods for raising and lowering a ladder, working from a ladder, and assisting victims down a ladder; describe the process of cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining a ladder. Practical: Lifting, carrying, raising, and climbing ladders as a team. Outdoor activity. Ladders of different weights and sizes. 100’ climb of aerial apparatus.

Forcible Entry: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to recognize different types of forcible entry tools and describe methods for forcing entry through doors, windows, and walls; explain considerations for forcible entry tool safety; explain how to carry forcible entry tools; describe how to clean and maintain forcible entry tools. Practical: Tools used for forcing a door. Prying and swinging forcible entry type tools.

Ventilation: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe the purpose of ventilation and explain the process for ventilating flat or pitched roofs; describe safety considerations related to tactical ventilation; describe ventilation tools and equipment; describe considerations related to the ventilation of basements and other special compartments. Practical: Use a chainsaw to cut plywood on a roof simulator. Carrying or lifting a chainsaw to the roof of a three-story building. Climbing ladders.

Fire Hose: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe the characteristics of hoses, and understand how to inspect, care for, and maintain fire hose. They should also be able to differentiate between different types of hose rolls and loads. Practical: Lifting, draining, rolling, and carrying of fire hose.

Hose Operations & Hose Streams: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe water supply, methods used to deploy hose, and methods used to advance hose. Students shall also be able to explain how to operate types of hose lines, nozzles, and master stream devices. Practical: Flow water with hose lines as a team and individually.

Maintenance & Testing Responsibilities (with Forcible Entry & Fire Hose): After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe procedures for maintaining equipment and service testing fire hose. Practical: Lifting, moving, and carrying light generator and light stand. Rolling and carrying hose.

Structural Search & Rescue: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to explain practices for firefighter survival during interior operations and describe search and rescue operations. Students shall also be able to describe MAYDAY protocols, evacuation, and rapid intervention operations; describe air-monitoring operations; describe rapid intervention crew equipment and duties. Practical: Crawling with 45 lbs. of gear on. Outdoor and inside (air-conditioned area) activity. Dragging of up to 200 lbs. with teammate and as an individual. Carrying and lifting manikins in gear. Gear on for all activities.

Fire Suppression: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to explain fire suppression methods for structure fires, vehicle fires, exterior fires, and ground cover fires; Explain the science behind fire suppression; Explain the role of firefighters in supporting fire protection systems during fire suppression; Explain the duties of firefighters related to building utilities. Practical: Full gear with SCBA. Advance hose lines flowing water. Extinguish vehicle fires.

Overhaul, Property Conservation & Scene Preservation: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe firefighters’ roles during overhaul, salvage, and scene preservation; Describe the duties that firefighters must perform to protect and preserve a fire scene. Practical: Lifting and folding tarps, removal of drywall with tool overhead in gear.

Technical Rescue Support & Vehicle Extrication Operations: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe different types of rescue situations, the hazards involved in those situations, and the firefighter’s responsibility in vehicle extrication and rescue incidents; identify tools used at technical rescues; identify vehicle construction methods and components; describe vehicle stabilization operations; describe techniques used to access victims at a vehicle extrication incident. Practical: Outdoor activity. Full gear. Lifting a tool up to 60 lbs. Working with tools to open and remove parts of cars.

Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires & Gas Fires: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe firefighting foam production and operations. They will also be able to describe operations involving liquid and gas fuel fires.

Incident Scene Operations: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe the process for initiating incident operations and transferring Command. Students will also be able to explain how unit operations are coordinated and how post-incident reports are used.

Fire Origin & Cause Determination: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to describe the roles and responsibilities of firefighters and fire investigators regarding fire origin and cause determination, and evidence preservation.

Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction: After completing this lesson, the student shall be able to explain the importance of fire and life safety programs, fire and life safety surveys, fire and life safety presentations, and pre-incident planning.

Electrical Emergencies: Class on electrical hazards associated with dealing with high voltage wires and how to deal with emergencies associated with the first responder.

Wildland & Ground Fires: After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will know the various methods of combating wildland fires, as well as the tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to safely operate at the scene of such incidents. They will learn how to suppress a ground fire and deploy a fire shelter.

Fire Suppression & Auto Fires (Fire Control): After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will be able to distinguish between offensive and defensive strategies, and they will understand the special considerations for fires in large buildings, basements, concealed spaces, above ground level, lumberyards, energized equipment, and flammable gases and liquids. Students will also have the skills to operate hose lines; use fire streams; conduct indirect, direct, and combination fire attacks, operate master stream devices; and extinguish vehicle fires.

NFPA states that vehicle fires are one of the most common fires in the United States. With the advent of airbags, side impact protection, hybrids, and other alternative fueled vehicles, these “common” fires have become anything but routine. Fire recruits learn both basic and advanced skills to mitigate these common, yet highly hazardous and potentially deadly events.  Skills such as forcible entry, hose and nozzle streams, and fire control are reinforced while students learn to safely extinguish a passenger vehicle fire emergency using live fire training.

E.M.S.: emergency medical care performance capabilities to include infection control, CPR, bleeding control, and shock management.

Report Writing: Focuses on proper reports for state and local levels. Also helps students learn how to be more effective in relaying information using the pen and their thoughts.

Emergency Control of Natural Gas/Natural Gas burn: Studies the hazards of natural gas, explosive ranges, and properties of same. Also explores the dos and don’ts of dealing with natural gas.  Focuses on firefighting duties of first-in engine company to a scene.  Consists of classrooms and of natural gas live fire training.

Flammable Liquids & Foam: This class deals with the chemistry of foam for fire suppression. Topics include concentrated foams, mixing, eductors, limitations, understanding fog nozzles, aspirating nozzles, and foam tubes. Includes hands-on live fire training field exercise.

Liquified Propane Gas: Focuses on useful handling of hazardous materials incidents involving flammable gases. Students will learn about tank construction, the properties of liquid propane gas, proper tactics for dealing with liquid propane gas, and will receive live fire training with liquid propane gas on site. Consists of live fire training.

Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations: Recognition and identification of hazardous materials, labeling, placarding, scene control, and use of D.O.T. Response book.

High Rise: Covers construction, fireground management, tactical considerations, elevators, life safety, ventilation, and water supply.

Structure burns: Live fire training evolutions. Class incorporates all skills taught for firefighting: suppression, safety, rescue, ICS, hose handling, PPV, water supply, etc. All hands-on live fire training.  Full gear with SCBA. Extinguish fires in the burn building. Climbing ladders, moving hose lines, flowing water, crawling, and building searches.

Fire Detection, Protection & Suppression Systems: After students complete this chapter and the related course work, they will be able to describe the components and functions of a fire alarm and the basic types of fire alarm initiation devices. Students will also be able to identify various sprinkler heads and indicating valves. They will also be able to describe and identify automatic sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, and specialized extinguishing systems.

Fire Ground Survival: The purpose of the Fire Ground Survival program is to ensure that training for Mayday prevention operations is consistent between all firefighters, company officers, and chief officers. Firefighters must be trained to perform potentially life-saving actions if they become lost, disoriented, injured, low on air, or trapped. These training exercises must be consistent throughout the fire service. Practical: Crawling, climbing, and searching through the building.

Incident Command System: This class combines command strategy with organizational procedures and is designed to be used for structural firefighting incidents and other related emergency incidents. It is also used for other types of emergency incidents.

NIMS: National Incident Management System class: ICS 100, 200 & 700. This is a self-study requirement.

 

Commonly used Acronyms in EMS/Fire Operations:

BLS- Basic Life Support

ALS- Advanced Life Support

CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

AED- Automatic External Defibrillator

BVM- Bag Valve Mask

MCI- Mass Casualty Incident

IFSTA- International Fire Service Training Association

IFSAC- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress

SFRT- State Fire Rescue Training

ICS- Incident Command System

PAR- Personal Accountability Report

PPV- Positive Pressure Ventilation

LDH- Large Diameter Hose

TIC- Thermal Imaging Camera

IDLH- Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

PPM- Parts Per Million

NIMS- National Incident Management System

PPE- Personal Protective Equipment

SCBA- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

RIT- Rapid Intervention Team

MVA- Motor Vehicle Accident

Course schedule

EMT Classes will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from February 3 thru April 7, 2025, 0800-1400

Week	Topic	Reference	Study Materials
Week 1 January 27-31	Administration & Organization, CPR, Gear & Fit testing, Fire Chapter 1 & 2, NIMS 100, Family evening Tuesday at 1900	FCFD Resources, AHA, FEMA, IFSTA FF I	New Employee Package American Heart Association, FEMA, IFSTA Essentials FF I book
Week 2 February 3-7	EMT	AAOS Manual, IFSTA FF I	EMT Chapters 1-6, Fire Chapter 3
Week 3 February 10-14	EMT. Intro to Fire Service/Safety, Gear & SCBA fitting, NIMS 200	AAOS Manual, IFSTA FF I, FCFD Resources, FEMA	EMT Chapters 7-9, FEMA
Week 4 February 17-21	EMT, Gear/SCBA donning	AAOS, FCFD Resources	EMT Chapters 10-11 Fire Chapter 2
Week 5 February 24-28	EMT, Communications, Ride Time, Ladders	AAOS Manual, IFSTA FF I	EMT Chapters 12-17 Fire Chapter 3
Week 6 March 3-7	EMT, Ride time, Ladders, Small tools	AAOS Manual, FCFD Resources	EMT Chapters 18-24 Ladder skills
Week 7 March 10-14	EMT, Ride time,	AAOS Manual	EMT Chapters 24-28
Week 8 March 17-21	EMT, PPE Skills, Building Construction, NIMS 700	AAOS Manual, IFSTA FF I, FEMA	EMT Chapters 29-33 Fire Chapter 4, FEMA
Week 9 March 24-28	EMT, Fire Dynamics, PPE/SCBA, NIMS 800	AAOS Manual, IFSTA FF I, FEMA	EMT Chapters 34-36 Fire Chapter 5, FEMA
Week 10 March 31- Apr 4	EMT Skills, Ladders	AAOS Manual	EMT Chapters 37-41 Fire Chapter 6
Week 11 April 7-11	EMT Finals, Ladders, Forcible Entry, Search & Rescue Ventilation, RIT, MAYDAY, Live fire view	AAOS Manual, EMT Final Exam & Practical’s, IFSTA FF I	Fire Chapters 9, 10, 11 & 12 RIT PAK, SOP’s
Week 12 April 14-18	Water Supply, Hose, Nozzles, and Appliances, Hose, Ladder, SCBA, IFSAC Skills	IFSTA, FCFD Resources	IFSAC Skill sheets Fire Chapter 13
Week 13 April 21-25	Gear/Uniform Fitting, Fire Suppression, Reading Smoke, Overhaul/Property Conservation	PPE Manufacturer, IFSTA FF I, FCFD Resources	Fire Chapters 14 & 15
Week 14 April 28- May 2	Extinguishers/Burns, Ropes & Knots	IFSTA FF I & II, FCFD Resources, SFRT props	Essentials FF II book FF II Chapters 1 & FF I Chapter 7 IFSAC Skill Sheets, Burn Props
Week 15 May 5-9	Building Materials, Collapse, Tech Rescue Support, ICS & NIMS	Essentials FF II, FCFD Resources	Essentials FF II Fire Chapter 2 & 3, ICS & NIMS, IFSAC skill sheets
Week 16 May 12-16	KY FF Rescue Couse/Skills Survival Course/Skills, KY Flashover Course/Skills, KY Wildland FF Course	Fire Commission, FCFD Resources, IFSAC Skill Sheets	NFPA 1403, IFSAC skill sheets, Fire Commission materials
Week 17 May 19-23	Foam, Liquid/Gas Fires, S&R, Removal, E/T OPS, Live burns	FCFD Resources	Fire Chapter 4, IFSAC skill sheets, Training facility
Week 18 5/26 Holiday May 27-30	IFSAC Skills, Engine/Truck OPS, Live burns	FCFD Resources	IFSAC skill sheets, Training facility
Week 19 June 2-6	Extinguishers, Fire Origin, Fire Suppression & Alarm Systems	IFSTA FF II, LFD Arson	Fire Chapter 5 & 6 IFSAC skill sheets
Week 20 June 9-13	Auto Extrication, Air Bags, Cribbing, Rescue Jacks, Auto Fires, Live burns	FCFD Resources	IFSAC Skill sheets
Week 21 June 16-20 June 19 Holiday	MetroSafe Communications, Disaster & Emergency Management, Hazardous Materials Awareness & Operations, Air Monitoring, IFSAC skills, Live burns	MetroSafe staff, Metro EMA, DOT Guide Book,	DOT Guidebook, MultiRAE meters HazMat unit
Week 22 June 23-27	Hazardous Materials Technician	TBA	TBA
Week 23 June 30- July 3 7/4 Holiday	Engine/Truck OPS, Aircraft Crash Firefighting, KY Wildland Firefighting, Aerial Ops, Community Risk Reduction	IFSTA FF II, Fire Commission, SDF Resources, FCFD Resources	Fire Chapter 7, Fire Commission Materials, SDF Fire & Rescue Materials
Week 24 July 7-11	FLAG live fire, Thermal Imaging, Electric Cars, Intervention, FF Rescue, Live burns	KY FLAG Props & Resources, National Highway Safety, FCFD Resources	Fire Commission, TIC Camera, RIT Kit, National Highway Safety Council
Week 25 July 14-18	High Rise Firefighting, Construction, High Rise Tools & Equipment, Engine/Truck OPS for High Rise, Live fire High Rise	FCFD Resources, LFD Tower	High Rise Materials
Week 26 July 21-25	LG&E Emergencies, CO Responses, IFSAC Skills review, Live burns	IFSTA, LG&E Materials, FCFD Resources & SOP’s, IFSAC	LG&E Materials, IFSAC skill sheets, Training facility
Week 27 July 28-August 1	IFSAC Written & Practical Skills Testing, Ropes & Knots review, Live burns	KY Fire Commission Evaluators, FCFD and SFRT Training props	IFSAC skill sheets, Ky Fire Commission materials
Week 28 August 4-8	Aerial Ops, Engine/Truck Ops, Live burns, Special Operations Awareness	Quint 61/66, FCFD Resources	FCFD
Week 29 August 11-15	Firehouse familiarizations, Skills review, Engine/Truck OPS, Clean-up training grounds, Family Day, Assignments, GRADUATION !	FCFD Resources	Course overview

 

 

 

 

Exam Schedule EMT test highlighted in Blue, Firefighters Red

 

Week	Topic	Reference	Study Materials
Week 1 January 27-31	Orientation, CPR/AED, Family Day at 1900	FCFD, AHA	American Heart Association materials
Week 2 February 3-7	EMT	AAOS	AAOS Manual
Week 3 February 10-14	EMT test #1	AAOS	AAOS Manual
Week 4 February 17-21	EMT test #2 Fire chapter 1 test	AAOS & IFSTA FF I	AAOS & IFSTA FF I manual
Week 5 February 24-28	Ride time, EMT test #3, Fire chapter 2 & 3 test & skills test	Med unit, AAOS, IFSTA FF I, PPE	Med unit, AAOS & IFSTA manual, PPE
Week 6 March 3-7	Ride time, PPE/SCBA	Med unit, PPE	Med unit, PPE
Week 7 March 10-14	Ride time, EMT test #4	Med unit, AAOS	AAOS manual, FDSOA
Week 8 March 17-21	Fire chapter 4 test PPE/SCBA skills	IFSTA FF I, PPE/SCBA	IFSTA manual, PPE/SCBA
Week 9 Mar 24-28	EMT test #5, Fire chapter 5 test	AAOS & IFSTA FF I	AAOS & IFSTA FF I manual
Week 10 March 31-Apr 4	EMT Finals review, ladder/IFSAC skills	IFSTA, AAOS, IFSAC FF I, skill sheets	AAOS & IFSTA FF I, manual, IFSAC skill sheets
Week 11 April 7-11	EMT test #6 final exam, Fire chapter 10 test	AAOS, IFSTA FFI	AAOS & IFSTA FF I manual
Week 12 April 14-18	Fire chapter 12 test, IFSAC skills	IFSTA FFI, IFSAC	IFSTA FF I, IFSAC skill sheets
Week 13 April 21-25	Fire chapter 14 test	IFSTA FFI	IFSTA FF I
Week 14 April 28- May 2	Fire chapters 15 & 8 test	IFSTA FF I	IFSTA FFI
Week 15 May 5-9	Rope skills test, FF II Fire chapters 1, 2, & 3 test, ICS  test	IFSTA FF II, ICS, NIMS	IFSTA FF II, Ropes, ICS, NIMS
Week 16 May 12-16	FF Rescue, Survival Flashover & Wildland	IFSTA FF II	IFSTA FF II
Week 17 May 19-23	IFSAC skills, FF II Chapter 4 test	IFSAC	IFSAC skill sheets
Week 18 May 27-30	IFSAC skills	IFSAC	IFSAC skill sheets
Week 19 June 2-6	FF II Fire chapters 5 & 6 test	IFSTA FF II	IFSTA FF II
Week 20 June 9-13	Auto extrication skills	FCFD resources	Rescue tools
Week 21 June 16-20	Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations test and skills	DOT Guidebook, IFSAC	DOT guidebook, IFSAC skill sheets
Week 22 June 23-27	Hazardous Materials Technician	OAI	OAI, HazMat unit
Week 23 June 30-July 3	Crash rescue	Airport CFR	Airport CFR
Week 24 July 7-11	FF II Fire chapter 7 test	IFSTA FF II	IFSTA FF II
Week 25 July 14-18	High Rise OPS	LFA, IFSTA	LFA tower, IFSTA
Week 26 July 21-25	IFSAC skills	IFSTA FF I & II, IFSAC	IFSTA FF I & II, IFSAC skill sheets
Week 27 July 28- August 1	IFSAC written & practical skills testing	IFSAC evaluators	IFSAC skills sheets, IFSTA
Week 28 August 4-8	Practical skills assessment	FCFD resources	FCFD equipment
Week 29 August 11-15	Skills review, Family Day GRADUATION	Skills review	FCFD resources