
This Online Course meets the requirements of the TFFC Standards for Hazmat Awareness and will be suitable after a practical date is set for you to complete the practical's and take the state HMA test.
- Manager: Casey Jones

This Online Course meets the requirements of the TFFC Standards for Hazmat Awareness and will be suitable after a practical date is set for you to complete the practical's and take the state HMA test.

This course covers the FAA requirements for the FAR 139 meeting the A/C 150 / 5210-17C 1.2.2.1 Where is states "Once ARFF firefighters have completed initial training, they must receive
recurrent instruction every 12 consecutive calendar months (CCM).
Recurrent training is defined as that training provided as often as necessary
AC 150/5210-17C 6/12/2015
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but at least once every 12 CCM to enable ARFF firefighters to maintain a
satisfactory level of proficiency.

After completing the course, the student will have been instructed and prepared to become certified as a Fire Instructor II in the NFPA 1041, 2018 edition, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. Students who successfully complete the certification process will be certified as a Fire Instructor II.
IN Firefighter Driver Operator General and Pumper
May 2024 at Rensselaer FD
Course Description
Indiana Driver Operator General and Pumper: This class is designed prepare the firefighter for certification testing through classroom learning and hands on training. The student will be expected to read the assigned material before class. We will be handing out quizzes to be completed before class or using IFSTA Moodle. Although there will be classroom presentation, it will focus on information that can’t be covered out in the field. If you don’t understand something you read, the class will begin with a questions and answers session to try and answer those questions. Then there will be an opportunity to go over the quiz that was assigned. We will then discuss certain topics from the book as to how they may apply. The bulk of the time will concentrate on the skills, understanding what is expected, how to obtain the information, applying knowledge learned from the book and evaluating your work. You must attend all classes to be eligible to take the test. If you must miss a day, it is up to you to make up the material. It will be your responsibility to schedule time between you and an instructor to catch up.
Course Logistics
This class is based on the recently updated curriculum for Indiana Driver Operator certification. The book we will use is IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd ed. You should be able to access an E book from your IFSTA account, so there will not be any hard copies available. Individuals or Fire Departments now may apply for free IFSTA eLibrary subscriptions via https://on.in.gov/ifsta-library-request. Each user must have an IFSTA ResourceOne account to access these publications. ResourceOne accounts can be created via https://moodle.ifsta.org/. Questions regarding the IFSTA eLibrary should be directed to Shelly Elliott.
We will be doing all the driving and such in and around Rensselaer. If several members attend from one department, you will be expected to provide a fire engine from your department. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with your own equipment and give us more than one piece of apparatus to use. Everyone will need to show a valid driver’s license prior to being allowed to participate in the hands-on portion.
Prerequisites
Driver’s licensee and Driver Operator General (for Driver Operator Pumper)
Dates All Times CST
May 1, 8, 15 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Written test TBD
Instructors Evaluator
Fabian Martinez (219) 689-7118 Rob Grady (219) 644-9331
Will Sonntag (219) 712-0803
Matt Kodicek (219) 808-4230
George Humphrey (219) 608-4665
Driver Operator General
Weekday | 18:00-22:00 | Ch. 1- Types of Apparatus equipped with a pump | IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator pgs 10-25, 26-75 |
Weekday | 18:00-22:00 | Ch. 3- Apparatus Safety and Operating Emergency Vehicles | IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator pgs 76-131, 512-536 |
Weekend | 08:00-16:00 | Driving Course Skills/Written Test | Hands on Skills Days |
Driver Operator Pumper
Weeknight | 1800-2200 | Ch. 4- Positioning Apparatus |
Weeknight | 1800-2200 | Ch. 7- Theoretical Pressure |
Weekend | 800-1600 | Ch. 9- Fire Pump Theory |
Weeknight | 1800-2200 | Ch. 12- Relay Pumping Operations |
May 1, 8, 15 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm are lecture days
May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm are skills days
May 4
Skills 2-1 to 2-9 and hopefully start some of the skill 3’s
May 5
Skills 3-1 to 3-5
15-1 to 15-5
May 11
Eval and start DOP skills
May 12
Skills 4-1 to 4-5 and 7-1
May 18
Skills 10-1 to 10-7
May 19 eval
IN FF DOG SKILLS
Skill # 2-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 | Task: Clean the interior and wash and wax the exterior of a fire department apparatus |
Skill # 2-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1,4.2.2 | Task: Perform a routine walk-around maintenance inspection |
Skill # 2-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1,4.2.2, 4.3.7 | Task: Perform an in-cab operational inspection |
Skill # 2-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1 | Task: Test apparatus road and parking brakes |
Skill # 2-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1, 4.2.2 | Task: Perform engine compartment inspection and routine preventive maintenance |
Skill # 2-6 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1 | Task: Charge an apparatus battery. |
Skill # 2-7 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 1002 2014/2017 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 5.1.1, 5.1.2 | Task: Perform daily inspections for apparatus equipped with a fire pump. |
Skill # 2-8 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task: Perform weekly inspections for apparatus equipped with a fire pump. |
Skill # 2-9 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2] | Task: Perform a hard intake hose service test. |
Skill # 3-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.1 | Task: Start, idle, and shut down a fire service apparatus |
Skill # 3-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.1, 4.3.6, 6.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3 | Task: Drive a fire service apparatus |
Skill # 3-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 6.2.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.3 | Task: Back apparatus using mirrors |
Skill # 3-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.6, 6.2.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.3 | Task: Perform various driving exercises |
Skill # 3-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.1, 7.2.2 | Task: Perform various road tests in a fire service apparatus |
Skill # 15-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task: Perform an engine speed test |
Skill # 15-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task: Perform a vacuum test |
Skill # 15-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task Prepare the pumper and complete a performance test of a fire pump including the priming system, pumping overload, and pressure control tests |
Skill # 15-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task Perform discharge gauge and flowmeter operational tests. |
Skill # 15-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task Perform a tank-to-pump flow test |
IN DOP SKILLS
Skill # 4-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and make large diameter intake hose connections |
Skill # 4-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and connect to 2½-inch (65 mm) hydrant outlets. |
Skill # 4-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and make multiple intake connections from a hydrant. |
Skill # 4-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and make connections for a dual pumping operation. |
Skill # 4-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and make connections for a tandem pumping operation. |
Skill # 7-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.1.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.5 | Task: Test hose carried on fire department apparatus to determine friction loss. |
Skill # 10-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Engage and disengage a power take-off (PTO).. |
Skill # 10-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Engage and disengage a pump |
Skill # 10-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1,; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4 | Task: Perform pump operations from the apparatus water tank |
Skill # 10-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4 | Task: Make the transition from the apparatus water tank to an external pressurized water supply |
Skill # 10-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4 | Task: Operate from a pressurized water source |
Skill # 10-6 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: [NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7] | Task: Draft from a static water supply |
Skill # 10-7 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: [NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.7]
| Task: Supply water to a sprinkler/standpipe system |

Indiana Fire District 8
Instructor II
Fall 2024
Lead Instructor: David Calvin Instructor: Ryan Fipps
Lead Evaluator: Tim Deckard Evaluator: Nick Kelp
Proctor: Jon Ramsey
Course Prerequisites: Instructor I and at least 20 hours of instructional or evaluation hours. In addition to the previous requirements, each student is expected to read text materials prior to the beginning of each class meeting as a quiz is always a possibility with a score at or above 70% will be expected.
Goal: The goal of this class is to provide Instructor II candidates with the knowledge and practical skills needed to obtain the State of Indiana Instructor II certification.
Objectives: Objectives are printed on the first page of each chapter within the IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th edition manual. Knowledge of each objective is the key component of obtaining information and competency to help in passing the State of Indiana Instructor II written and practical's.
Required Text: The required text for the course is IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 9th edition. While not required, the IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services
Instructor Study Guide is a valuable tool to help prepare for each lesson in the course and for the certification exam. Study guide is available in electronic copy.
Course Description & Purpose: After completing the course the student will have met the sections required for Fire Instructor II in the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) 1041, 2018 edition, professional qualifications standard. Students who successfully complete the certification process including demonstration of all practical skills and achieving a written examination score of 70% or more will be certified as Instructor II by the Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education.
Course Length: 48 hours recommended: 30 hours classroom, 8 hours practical demonstration, 7 hours practical skills evaluation, and 3 hours for final state written exam.
Preparation for Skill Sessions: Instructor II candidates are expected to come to each classroom well prepared. Reading of course material is essential in the success of this course.
Assignments: There will be assigned reading from the course online handbook each class period. You are expected to read class material PRIOR to the next class and possibly quizzed on material.
Quizzes: Quizzes will use multiple-choice, true-false, short answer, and essay questions, and possibly case studies. Occasionally quizzes are developed by the instructor for the class and geared towards helping student knowledge of class and practical material.
Written Exam: The State of Indiana exams are multiple-choice and a limited number of true-false questions. Occasionally there will be review sessions offered to help in preparation for the exam.
The teaching and learning processes during this course include lecture and discussion, practical skill sessions, and scenarios. Both in and out of classroom experiences are used to further enhance instructor experience. This course is based on a community-learning environment, where everyone participates and takes responsibility for the success of both individuals and the class as a whole.
Class participants shall complete the following presentations, quizzes and practice exams from the IFSTA Resource One website by the end of the week posted below.
Class Time: Wednesday(s) 1830-2200 hours and/or Saturdays 0830-1700 hours.
Date | Chapter | Chapter Title | Text Reference | Skill Sheets |
August 14 (Wednesday) | Class orientation and Resource One refresher | |||
11 | Lesson Plan Development | pp. 213-245 | 11-1 to 11-11 | |
August 24 (Saturday) | DUE Skills 11-1 thru 11-6 | |||
15 | Instructor & Class Evaluations | pp. 319-328 | 15-1 and 15-2 | |
12 | Training Evolution Supervision | pp. 247-261 | 12-1 | |
September 7 (Saturday) | DUE Skills 11-7 thru 11-11, and 15-1 | |||
Record | Present skill 11-11 and complete skill 15-1 | |||
13 | Test Item Construction | pp. 263-289 | 13-1 to 13-2 | |
September 21 (Saturday) | DUE Skills 13-1, 13-2 and 15-2 | |||
14 | Supervisory & Administrative Duties | pp. 291-318 | 14-1 to 14-3 | |
Prep for increased hazard exposure training | ||||
October 5 (Saturday) | DUE Skill 12-1 | |||
Increased hazard exposure training | ||||
DUE Skills 14-1 thru 14-3 presentations and findings | ||||
October 9 (Wednesday) | State Practical Exam and course/instructor evaluations | |||
Demarcation of Training vs Testing for the Skills Portfolio: The entity shall demonstrate that credit is not given for skills accomplished during training, class work, or other means outside the testing mode. Testing can be accomplished during the same time period as training if there is a distinct line between the training mode and the testing mode of that time period.
Code of Ethics: The personal code of ethics is a public statement by fire service educators and instructors that establishes clear expectations and principles to guide practice and inspire professional excellence. It is the belief of fire service instructors that commonly held set of moral principles and values can assist in the individual exercise of professional judgement.
Those moral principles and values are the core values of the teaching profession as well as the fire service. The individual instructor should integrate these values into the professional and private lives to ensure the equity of their actions and decisions.
Skills: There are 19 skill sheets in the course. The skill applications are designed to apply the concepts and skills in chapters 11-15. The skill applications may be stations where an instructor provides coaching and demonstration, and an individual skill is performed. The skill applications are described below.
Skill Sheet 11-1: Create a lesson plan.
Skill Sheet 11-2: Write a learning objective.
Skill Sheet 11-3: Create a lesson outline.
Skill Sheet 11-4: Create an information sheet (handout).
Skill Sheet 11-5: Create a skill sheet.
Skill Sheet 11-6: Create a worksheet.
Skill Sheet 11-7: Create a study sheet.
Skill Sheet 11-8: Create an assignment sheet.
Skill Sheet 11-9: Create a lesson plan evaluation.
Skill Sheet 11-10: Evaluate and revise a prepared lesson plan.
Skill Sheet 11-11: Conduct a class using a lesson plan created by the Level II Instructor candidate.
Skill Sheet 12-1: Supervise multiple instructors and candidates during an increased hazard exposure training.
Skill Sheet 13-1: Develop test items.
Skill Sheet 13-2: Develop a performance skills evaluation.
Skill Sheet 14-1: Select resources, staff and facilities for specific instructional sessions.
Skill Sheet 14-2: Perform a needs analysis for training resources
Skill Sheet 14-3: Maintain and secure accurate training records so that all agency and legal requirements are met.
Skill Sheet 15-1: Administer a Level I instructor performance evaluation
Skill Sheet 15-2: Develop class evaluation forms.
Practical Skills Competency Profile
Instructor II Topics for Presentation: The instructor II candidates will choose a topic related to fire department training for its crew and officers. It is important to avoid having presentations of the same topics presented in the same course. Your training topic might be part of a progression such as small engines, ladders that leads to ventilation training. Your topic will be one part of that sequential training should you choose. Remember there is a 15-minute classroom presentation with a skill demonstration and evaluation.
Have at least a couple ideas for the first evening of the class. We will take time to discuss and decide on topics that evening. If we have topics that could be part of a sequential training, we will get together in small groups for 15 minutes to discuss ideas. Realize, you have to complete your own work.
As a Fire Service Instructor, you shall:
• Place safety and learning of the student above all other concerns.
• Nurture the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and civic potential of each student.
• Create support, and maintain a challenging learning environment for all students.
• Apply your professional knowledge and skills to promote student learning at all times.
• Establish and maintain a clear set of standards for behavior and civility within the learning environment.
• Be a positive role model by displaying those habits of mind and work necessary to develop and apply knowledge while simultaneously displaying a courtesy and enthusiasm for learning.
• Strive to affirm the importance and the honor of the profession.
• Conduct both personal and official business in a manner that will inspire confidence and respect of others.
• Never be disrespectful of others in public and private.
• Be committed to your own learning and professional growth in order to further develop in the teaching profession and the fire service.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other professionals in the interest of student learning.
• Recognize cultural and linguistic heritage, gender, family, community, ethnicity, and race and their influences on experience and learning.
• Make decisions and take all actions based on the moral and ethical values of this state and this organization.

Update on location.
Class will be held at the classroom at Whitestown station 272
Located at 6800 S. Indianapolis Rd. Whitestown, IN. 46075.
Overview This five day course includes approximately 30 hours of classroom instruction, 10 hours of practical skills demonstration, approximately 8 hours of out of class practical skills research and preparation, and 8 hours of in-class skills demonstration. Students must be prepared to complete reading and skills preparation out of class. The course provides firefighting personnel with the knowledge and skills to meet the standards described in NFPA 1041. Classroom instruction and activities will be held at MADE @ Plainfield.

Welcome to the Instructor 1 hybrid course. You will be working through the course material on your own time and at your own pace. I encourage you to look through the material and make a plan to get the reading, quizzes, tests and project completed prior to our in-person class date of ___January 11th, 2026___. All reading, quizzes and tests must be completed prior to the beginning of class.
Our in-class time will be spent reviewing the course material and you the students presenting your projects, aka teaching.
Instructor 1 is a foundation piece to teaching in the fire service. Many of you are already leaders and teachers. Now lets' get you the certification to back that skill. For others this may be a new topic or skill. If so, welcome to teaching, it's an ongoing learning process.
I am available via the link on this site to answer any questions. If you ask a question I may share it anonymously with the group. If you have a question, likely someone else has the same question.

About this event
This is a hybrid NFPA Fire Officer 1 course presented by DPSST. Once students have sent Ryan Frizzell at Ryan.frizzell@dpsst.oregon.gov their email he will enroll you into this course through Resource One. Students will complete all modules with quizzes and tests. Prior to the in-person portion of the course, students must have 80% or higher on all tests and quizzes and complete all course work. The 2 days in person class will be full of activities and review of course materials. This course offers the building blocks of leadership and personnel management in the fire service. This class is best for people that are currently in a leadership role or will soon be in a leadership role.
· For questions or more information please contact:
· Ryan Frizzell
· Fire Training Coordinator
· (971) 433-7904

Fire Fighter I is the introductory course for those students who are seeking certification as a firefighter. This course will introduce the student to NFPA 1001 which serves as the standard of measurement for all firefighters in North America. Introduced students to fire service terminology, history and basic firefighting skills needed to complete and pass all requirements designed by the Department of Homeland Security for Basic, Mandatory and Fire Fighter I.
Fire Fighter II is a companion course to Fire Fighter I and expands upon the principles and techniques of firefighting. Students will study fire protection systems, firefighter safety and survival. Students will also learn what fire is, the chemical hazards of combustion and related by- products of fire. Fire department organization, administration, operations, and basic strategies and tactics will be covered.

The IFSAC Hazardous Materials Awareness Online course provides students with knowledge and practical understanding at the awareness-level. This course provides students with the competencies as defined by NFPA® 1072: Standard for Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency Response Personnel Professional Qualifications and NFPA 472: Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents.
The course provides training in identifying hazardous, utilizing the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Emergency Response Guidebook to identify hazardous materials risks and protective actions at the awareness-level.
The course is an online course that is completed through the Resource One platform and will be managed by SFMD instructors. The course will be open for a two-week period and certification testing will be offered at the SFMD the week following the last day of the course. Certification testing will also be available through the student’s agency and will have to be requested by their training division. Course announcements will be sent out with course information and testing dates.

Complete the course by March 7th. We will review important material and complete the JPR's March 10th-14th.

Fern Creek Fire & EMT Recruit Class 25-01
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Instructors |
Office location & hours |
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FCFD Staff Fire Commission Staff Various Instructors |
Station 71, Fire Training Facility Offsite training TBA 0700-1500 Monday thru Friday |
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, 12th edition, “Essentials of Firefighting 8”, “Kentucky Fire Commission IFSAC Skills Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations”
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.
Fern Creek Fire and EMS will provide and use the following curriculum “AAOS Emergency Care & Transportation if the Sick & Injured, 12th edition, “Essentials of Firefighting 8”, “Kentucky Fire Commission IFSAC Skills Firefighter I & II and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations”
May be provided by specialty instructors.
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
EMT Classes will be held every Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays from February 3 thru April 7, 2025, 0800-1400
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Week
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Topic |
Reference |
Study Materials |
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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 |
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Week 2 February 3-7 |
EMT |
AAOS Manual, IFSTA FF I |
EMT Chapters 1-6, Fire Chapter 3 |
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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
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Week 4 February 17-21 |
EMT, Gear/SCBA donning |
AAOS, FCFD Resources |
EMT Chapters 10-11 Fire Chapter 2 |
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Week 5 February 24-28 |
EMT, Communications, Ride Time, Ladders |
AAOS Manual, IFSTA FF I |
EMT Chapters 12-17 Fire Chapter 3 |
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Week 6 March 3-7 |
EMT, Ride time, Ladders, Small tools |
AAOS Manual, FCFD Resources |
EMT Chapters 18-24 Ladder skills |
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Week 7 March 10-14 |
EMT, Ride time,
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AAOS Manual |
EMT Chapters 24-28
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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 |
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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 |
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Week 10 March 31- Apr 4 |
EMT Skills, Ladders |
AAOS Manual |
EMT Chapters 37-41 Fire Chapter 6 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Week 18 5/26 Holiday May 27-30 |
IFSAC Skills, Engine/Truck OPS, Live burns |
FCFD Resources |
IFSAC skill sheets, Training facility |
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Week 19 June 2-6 |
Extinguishers, Fire Origin, Fire Suppression & Alarm Systems |
IFSTA FF II, LFD Arson |
Fire Chapter 5 & 6 IFSAC skill sheets |
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Week 20 June 9-13 |
Auto Extrication, Air Bags, Cribbing, Rescue Jacks, Auto Fires, Live burns |
FCFD Resources |
IFSAC Skill sheets |
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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 |
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Week 22 June 23-27 |
Hazardous Materials Technician |
TBA |
TBA |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Week 28 August 4-8 |
Aerial Ops, Engine/Truck Ops, Live burns, Special Operations Awareness |
Quint 61/66, FCFD Resources |
FCFD |
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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
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Week
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Topic |
Reference |
Study Materials |
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Week 1 January 27-31 |
Orientation, CPR/AED, Family Day at 1900 |
FCFD, AHA |
American Heart Association materials |
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Week 2 February 3-7 |
EMT |
AAOS |
AAOS Manual |
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Week 3 February 10-14 |
EMT test #1 |
AAOS |
AAOS Manual |
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Week 4 February 17-21 |
EMT test #2 Fire chapter 1 test |
AAOS & IFSTA FF I |
AAOS & IFSTA FF I manual |
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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 |
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Week 6 March 3-7 |
Ride time, PPE/SCBA |
Med unit, PPE |
Med unit, PPE |
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Week 7 March 10-14 |
Ride time, EMT test #4 |
Med unit, AAOS |
AAOS manual, FDSOA |
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Week 8 March 17-21 |
Fire chapter 4 test PPE/SCBA skills |
IFSTA FF I, PPE/SCBA |
IFSTA manual, PPE/SCBA |
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Week 9 Mar 24-28 |
EMT test #5, Fire chapter 5 test |
AAOS & IFSTA FF I |
AAOS & IFSTA FF I manual |
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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 |
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Week 11 April 7-11 |
EMT test #6 final exam, Fire chapter 10 test |
AAOS, IFSTA FFI |
AAOS & IFSTA FF I manual |
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Week 12 April 14-18 |
Fire chapter 12 test, IFSAC skills |
IFSTA FFI, IFSAC |
IFSTA FF I, IFSAC skill sheets |
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Week 13 April 21-25 |
Fire chapter 14 test |
IFSTA FFI |
IFSTA FF I |
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Week 14 April 28- May 2 |
Fire chapters 15 & 8 test |
IFSTA FF I |
IFSTA FFI |
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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 |
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Week 16 May 12-16 |
FF Rescue, Survival Flashover & Wildland |
IFSTA FF II |
IFSTA FF II |
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Week 17 May 19-23 |
IFSAC skills, FF II Chapter 4 test |
IFSAC |
IFSAC skill sheets |
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Week 18 May 27-30 |
IFSAC skills |
IFSAC |
IFSAC skill sheets |
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Week 19 June 2-6 |
FF II Fire chapters 5 & 6 test |
IFSTA FF II |
IFSTA FF II |
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Week 20 June 9-13 |
Auto extrication skills |
FCFD resources |
Rescue tools |
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Week 21 June 16-20 |
Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations test and skills |
DOT Guidebook, IFSAC |
DOT guidebook, IFSAC skill sheets |
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Week 22 June 23-27 |
Hazardous Materials Technician
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OAI |
OAI, HazMat unit |
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Week 23 June 30-July 3 |
Crash rescue |
Airport CFR |
Airport CFR |
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Week 24 July 7-11 |
FF II Fire chapter 7 test |
IFSTA FF II |
IFSTA FF II |
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Week 25 July 14-18 |
High Rise OPS |
LFA, IFSTA |
LFA tower, IFSTA |
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Week 26 July 21-25 |
IFSAC skills |
IFSTA FF I & II, IFSAC |
IFSTA FF I & II, IFSAC skill sheets |
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Week 27 July 28- August 1 |
IFSAC written & practical skills testing |
IFSAC evaluators |
IFSAC skills sheets, IFSTA |
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Week 28 August 4-8 |
Practical skills assessment |
FCFD resources |
FCFD equipment |
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Week 29 August 11-15 |
Skills review, Family Day GRADUATION |
Skills review |
FCFD resources |

FCFD Fire Officer 1 course. Multiple session course that will cover all materials listed below to prepare student to challenge the GFSTC testing requirements to meet NPQ FO1. Each session homework assignment must be completed before the next date of class. If unable to upload each assignment into your resource one account folder, then you will need to print out copies or provide flash drive files to instructor.

FWFD Fire Officer 1 Course
The
courses will open on January 8, 2024, with all skills due by February 9, 2024. Written IDHS testing will be completed
on-duty February 12, 13, 14.
Course description and prerequisites are as follows:
This course will provide entry level fire officers knowledge and skills to meet the min. requirements in NFPA 1021
Full Description:
This course is designed to give entry level fire officers the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in and based on NFPA 1021: Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications. The course identifies the requirements necessary to perform the duties of a first line supervisor or a supervisor who oversees a single fire company or station, with information and skills required for success. This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of management and supervision by concentration on such topics as Organizational Structure, Communication Skills, Human Resource Management, Community and Government Relations, Administration, Inspections and Investigations, Emergency Service Delivery, along with Health and Safety.
IDHS Prerequisites Fire Officer I:
• Must have be an ACTIVE Instructor 1
• Fire Officer Strategy & Tactics

We are utilizing the Resource1 training platform to assist members of the Goodrich Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in completing the required coursework for Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification. Resource1 provides a structured, NFPA-compliant e-learning environment designed specifically for fire service personnel, allowing for flexible, self-paced training that aligns with state and national standards.
To ensure all participating Goodrich VFD members receive the knowledge and training necessary to successfully meet the academic and practical requirements for Firefighter I and II certification.
Curriculum Coverage: Resource1’s coursework covers all essential modules outlined by NFPA 1001 standards, including:
Fire behavior and combustion
PPE and SCBA usage
Hose, ladders, ventilation, forcible entry
Fire suppression techniques
Hazardous materials awareness and operations
Incident command and firefighter safety
Delivery Method:
Online, interactive modules
Quizzes and knowledge checks
Video demonstrations and scenario-based learning
Progress tracking for individual users
Benefits for Goodrich VFD:
Enables volunteers to train on their own schedule
Reduces travel and scheduling barriers for in-person classes
Provides documentation of training hours and completed modules
Supports the department’s goal of maintaining NFPA-compliant readiness
Outcome:
Upon completion of the online coursework, members will be better prepared to participate in hands-on skills evaluations and final testing as required by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (or equivalent certifying body), leading toward full Firefighter I and II certification.
Training officers and department leadership will monitor progress and assist with scheduling hands-on skill sessions and evaluations as needed to supplement the online learning provided through Resource1.

Overview
This is a thirty-five day course. The course prepares the student to become certified as a Fire Instructor I.
The fee for the course is $0 (GTFD covered cost of required text).
Course Prerequisites
Firefighter 2 for one year prior to application date.
Outcome Objectives
After completing the course, the student will have met the sections required for a Fire Instructor I in the NFPA 1041, 2018 edition, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. Students who successfully complete the certification process will be certified as a Fire Instructor I.
Text
The required text for the course is IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, Ninth edition.
While not required, the Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Exam Prep is a valuable tool to help prepare for each lesson in the course and for the certification exam.
Course Evaluation Strategy
The course will be evaluated by Rick Schnautz (Skills) and Courtney Farrand (Written Exam).
Homework Assignment
Open book quizzes are due according to the schedule set.
Pre-Course Reading Assignment
Reading is the responsibility of the student. In class will review material based from the reading material, students will need to be prepared prior to their arrival to make the classroom interactive.
Required Materials
Textbook, notebook, pencil or pen, highlighter, computer or tablet for exam.
Instructor Information
Contact information for the instructor will be provided at the first class session. The goal of the instructor is to help you be successful during the course. You should immediately contact the instructor if you have any questions about the course or course work.
Academic Dishonesty Policy
Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, falsification of records, unauthorized possession of examinations, intimidation, and any and all other actions that may improperly affect the evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement; assisting others in any such act; or attempts to engage in such acts. Any incident of academic misconduct will result in the student being dropped from the course and the student’s sponsoring agency being notified of the incident.
Course Participation
The course utilizes lecture, open discussions, and skills practice to achieve the learning objectives. Every student is expected to:
· come to course prepared to actively participate in discussions,
· read the text prior to the next class session,
· complete all homework assignments,
· respect the beliefs, opinions, and values of other students,
· and have an open mind about the issues being discussed.
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Harris County ESD 12 is providing employees with the required training that meets the NFPA 1002 and Chapter 7 of Texas Fire Commission for the Driver Operator- Pumper Certification. This course is a hybrid version and will be monitored closely by the Instructor and assistants.
Students are expected to read each chapter, complete the chapter quiz, and review each chapter PPT, before scheduled in-person sessions.
In-person sessions will consist of a written exam and skills practice. All students must attend all in-person sessions for successful completion of the course. There will not be "make-up' days.

Harris County ESD 12 is providing employees with the required training that meets the NFPA 1002 and Chapter 7 of Texas Fire Commission for the Driver Operator- Pumper Certification. This course is a hybrid version and will be monitored closely by the Instructor and assistants.
Students are expected to read each chapter, complete the chapter quiz, and review each chapter PPT, before scheduled in-person sessions.
In-person sessions will consist of a written exam and skills practice. All students must attend all in-person sessions for successful completion of the course. There will not be "make-up' days.

IN Firefighter Driver Operator General and Pumper
May 2024 at Rensselaer FD
Course Description
Indiana Driver Operator General and Pumper: This class is designed prepare the firefighter for certification testing through classroom learning and hands on training. The student will be expected to read the assigned material before class. We will be handing out quizzes to be completed before class or using IFSTA Moodle. Although there will be classroom presentation, it will focus on information that can’t be covered out in the field. If you don’t understand something you read, the class will begin with a questions and answers session to try and answer those questions. Then there will be an opportunity to go over the quiz that was assigned. We will then discuss certain topics from the book as to how they may apply. The bulk of the time will concentrate on the skills, understanding what is expected, how to obtain the information, applying knowledge learned from the book and evaluating your work. You must attend all classes to be eligible to take the test. If you must miss a day, it is up to you to make up the material. It will be your responsibility to schedule time between you and an instructor to catch up.
Course Logistics
This class is based on the recently updated curriculum for Indiana Driver Operator certification. The book we will use is IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook 3rd ed. You should be able to access an E book from your IFSTA account, so there will not be any hard copies available. Individuals or Fire Departments now may apply for free IFSTA eLibrary subscriptions via https://on.in.gov/ifsta-library-request. Each user must have an IFSTA ResourceOne account to access these publications. ResourceOne accounts can be created via https://moodle.ifsta.org/. Questions regarding the IFSTA eLibrary should be directed to Shelly Elliott.
We will be doing all the driving and such in and around Rensselaer. If several members attend from one department, you will be expected to provide a fire engine from your department. This will allow you to familiarize yourself with your own equipment and give us more than one piece of apparatus to use. Everyone will need to show a valid driver’s license prior to being allowed to participate in the hands-on portion.
Prerequisites
Driver’s licensee and Driver Operator General (for Driver Operator Pumper)
Dates All Times CST
May 1, 8, 15 - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
May 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Written test TBD
Instructors Evaluator
Fabian Martinez (219) 689-7118 Rob Grady (219) 644-9331
Will Sonntag (219) 712-0803
Matt Kodicek (219) 808-4230
Driver Operator General
Weekday | 18:00-22:00 | Ch. 1- Types of Apparatus equipped with a pump | IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator pgs 10-25, 26-75 |
Weekday | 18:00-22:00 | Ch. 3- Apparatus Safety and Operating Emergency Vehicles | IFSTA Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver Operator pgs 76-131, 512-536 |
Weekend | 08:00-16:00 | Driving Course Skills/Written Test | Hands on Skills Days |
Driver Operator Pumper
Weeknight | 1800-2200 | Ch. 4- Positioning Apparatus |
Weeknight | 1800-2200 | Ch. 7- Theoretical Pressure |
Weekend | 800-1600 | Ch. 9- Fire Pump Theory |
Weeknight | 1800-2200 | Ch. 12- Relay Pumping Operations |
IN FF DOG SKILLS
Skill # 2-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 | Task: Clean the interior and wash and wax the exterior of a fire department apparatus |
Skill # 2-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1,4.2.2 | Task: Perform a routine walk-around maintenance inspection |
Skill # 2-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1,4.2.2, 4.3.7 | Task: Perform an in-cab operational inspection |
Skill # 2-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1 | Task: Test apparatus road and parking brakes |
Skill # 2-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1, 4.2.2 | Task: Perform engine compartment inspection and routine preventive maintenance |
Skill # 2-6 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 2014/2017 4.2.1 | Task: Charge an apparatus battery. |
Skill # 2-7 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: 1002 2014/2017 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 5.1.1, 5.1.2 | Task: Perform daily inspections for apparatus equipped with a fire pump. |
Skill # 2-8 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.1, 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task: Perform weekly inspections for apparatus equipped with a fire pump. |
Skill # 2-9 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2] | Task: Perform a hard intake hose service test. |
Skill # 3-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.1 | Task: Start, idle, and shut down a fire service apparatus |
Skill # 3-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.1, 4.3.6, 6.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.2.3 | Task: Drive a fire service apparatus |
Skill # 3-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 6.2.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.3 | Task: Back apparatus using mirrors |
Skill # 3-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.4, 4.3.5, 4.3.6, 6.2.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.3 | Task: Perform various driving exercises |
Skill # 3-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 and 2017 — 4.3.1, 7.2.2 | Task: Perform various road tests in a fire service apparatus |
Skill # 15-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task: Perform an engine speed test |
Skill # 15-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task: Perform a vacuum test |
Skill # 15-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task Prepare the pumper and complete a performance test of a fire pump including the priming system, pumping overload, and pressure control tests |
Skill # 15-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task Perform discharge gauge and flowmeter operational tests. |
Skill # 15-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 4.2.2, 5.1.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 4.2.2, 5.1.2 | Task Perform a tank-to-pump flow test |
IN DOP SKILLS
Skill # 4-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and make large diameter intake hose connections |
Skill # 4-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and connect to 2½-inch (65 mm) hydrant outlets. |
Skill # 4-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and make multiple intake connections from a hydrant. |
Skill # 4-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and make connections for a dual pumping operation. |
Skill # 4-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Position pumper and make connections for a tandem pumping operation. |
Skill # 7-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.1.1, 5.2.1, 5.2.2; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.1.2, 5.2.4, 5.2.5 | Task: Test hose carried on fire department apparatus to determine friction loss. |
Skill # 10-1 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Engage and disengage a power take-off (PTO).. |
Skill # 10-2 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7 | Task: Engage and disengage a pump |
Skill # 10-3 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1,; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4 | Task: Perform pump operations from the apparatus water tank |
Skill # 10-4 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4 | Task: Make the transition from the apparatus water tank to an external pressurized water supply |
Skill # 10-5 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.4 | Task: Operate from a pressurized water source |
Skill # 10-6 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: [NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.3, 5.2.4, 5.2.5, 5.2.7] | Task: Draft from a static water supply |
Skill # 10-7 | NFPA JPR# & Edition: [NFPA 1002, 2014 — 5.2.4; NFPA 1002, 2017 — 5.2.7]
| Task: Supply water to a sprinkler/standpipe system |


Welcome to the Company Officer online course.
This 10-day IFSTA Company Officer course will be held May 17-21, 24-28 at CFA Fire Station 1. We offer this course 1 time every 2 years. Completion of the IFSTA Company Officer course is required in order to sit for the Company Officers Promotion Assessment in October.
Registration deadline for this course is 1530 May 9th, 2021
The format for the course will be the same as the last. You will be completing assignments throughout the class that are also required for the IFSAC certification portfolio. At the end of the class you will have your portfolio ready to be turned in to be evaluated and then you will only need to take the written test, if you would like to earn your Fire Officer I IFSAC certification.
To allow for more time in class to complete the assignments, you will be required to read the chapters and complete the chapter tests before the class starts on May 17th. We will review the chapters in class and then work on the assignments.

This course is designed to meet the needs of entry-level fire and emergency service instructors by meeting or exceeding the job performance requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4 “Fire Instructor I”.
The course, provided by INLFD, is completely on-line and at your own pace. This course will be available to access June 10th through August 5th, 2024. To complete this course and be eligible to sit for the state written and practical exam you are required to obtain an 80% or greater on all quizzes and chapter tests. Should you have to re-take a quiz or test, your highest score will be recorded. Although you can take multiple chapter quizzes and tests per day, it is recommended that you spread the chapters out over the length of the course.
Listed below are the skill sheets and requirements for the written and manipulative test.
IFSAC Certification Testing
Written test – 100 questions
Manipulative Skills test – Three (3) Skill Sheets
Candidate will present a prepared lesson on a topic of their choice utilizing skill sheet #5
Proctor will choose two additional skill sheets to test candidate.
100% competency of critical fail points identified on the skill sheets.
Click link below to access state Instructor I skill sheets

The Fire Officer I Certification Course is a hybrid program designed to prepare aspiring fire officers to meet all NFPA 1021 (2020) Job Performance Requirements, combining online modules and in-person sessions over a three-month period. Students will develop essential leadership, communication, and administrative skills, complete a comprehensive certification portfolio, and engage in weekly lessons covering topics such as organizational structure, supervision, human resource management, safety and wellness, company-level training, fire inspection, and emergency service delivery. Successful completion requires active participation, adherence to academic integrity, timely homework, and a minimum score of 80% on all online assignments, culminating in a final review and portfolio submission for certification.

This Course is a Fire Officer Level I and II course. If you are doing Level I then you need to complete all the content in Chapters 1 to 11. If you are completing Fire Officer II then complete Chapters 12 - 17.
If you have any questions please Contact TO Smith at 705-328-4554 or casmith@kawarthalakes.ca

IFSTA Essentials 7th edition Firefighter I and II online training program. This program is to ensure all non-Arizona State certified firefighters operating in the capacity in the Fire Operations division of Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District #1 have the proper online resource class to challenge the Arizona State Firefighter I and II certification test.
Students will be required to complete both the written test and practical skills test at the end of this course. The course will be self paced with a deadline of completion of April 30, 2020. All testing for this course will be conducted the the AZCFSE.

Lewis County Fire District 2 will be hosting a fire academy for current LCFD 2 firefighters who do not currently have IFSAC/ProBoard FF1. The academy will be open to select members, both paid and volunteer, of Lewis County Fire District 2 with Training Officer Approval. Students will be given education instruction and opportunities to learn and hone skills related to the fire service. It is expected that at the completion of the course all students will complete all requirements for and successfully pass the International Fire Service Accreditation of Congress Firefighter 1, Hazardous Materials Awareness, and Hazardous Materials Operations level testing and certification.
Application Deadline: December 6th, 2024
Academy Start: January 7th, 2025
Academy Completion: May 29th, 2025
Graduation: May 31th, 2025
The department is responsible for providing the following to each student:
Full turn-out ensemble that meets NFPA 1971
Hose strap x 2
Spanner wrench
Working flashlight (90 degree or helmet light preferred)
SCBA pack + spare bottle
PASSPORT tags
Coleman 1 gallon water jug in red
PT/Academy shirt and shorts
Each student will be responsible for the following:
Meet physical standards outlined below prior to applying for entry into the academy and maintain them for the duration of academy
Complying with the expectations outlined in this and other supporting academy documents
Find and utilize a space to serve as a learning environment to study and read, outside of classroom time, to prepare and learn fire academy course material
Work with other academy students outside of class time to study and train together
Packed lunch and snacks for skills days
PT clothes
Closed-toed shoes
PT uniform as provided.
Knee pads (Optional)
Yoga mat (Optional)
Gym/hand towel (Optional)
Student’s Physical Standards for Entry
Fire academy will be a labor-intensive program geared toward teaching and having the students demonstrate proficiency in many fire service skills. Students will be expected to be able to perform all tasks and skills that could be called upon them during a fire ground scene and those matching the Washington State Patrol Firefighter 1 Skill Sheets.
The academy and instructors wish to limit any injuries or medical emergencies during the fire academy program. We strongly encourage students to be well rested and well hydrated prior to any skills weekend. To best prepare students for this, we encourage The Department to meet with their prospective recruits to assess their physical abilities or any limitations they may have prior to and during fire academy.
All students wishing to enter the academy should be able to perform the following movements without pain or limitation for the best success throughout the academy and during their time in the fire service.
Physical Agility and Capacity Assessment:
Walk 1 mile distance in 25 min or less
Lift 55lbs from ground to waist
Lift 55lbs from waist to chest height
Go from standing to kneeling to prone and return to standing within 30 seconds
Have a current LCFD 2 Firefighter PAT Test
Students should be informed of and know that each skills weekend will have calisthenics and warm-up before moving to skill stations. At the end of the day, students will have a cool-down and stretch period during an After Action Review/review of the day.

Course Participation
The course utilizes lecture, open discussion, online studies, and skills practice to achieve the learning objectives. Every student is expected to:
Outcome Objectives
After completing this course, the student will have met the minimum training requirements for the Georgia Fire Academy’s Firefighter 1 program. Students who pass the GFSTC Written Test & successfully complete the Final Live Burn Exercise will have met the requirements to become a Georgia Certified State Firefighter 1.

NFPA 1041 Instructor 1 Blended Program
Required text: Fire and Emergency Services Instructor, 8th Ed. Chapter 1-9
Theory: Online Accessed through:
Link: https://moodle.ifsta.org/course/view.php?id=15965
Enrollment key: MFD15965
PowerPoints and notes included for reference. Chapter quizzes are available for study purposes but not required to be completed. Chapter tests are required to be completed.
Practical: 3 practical skills to be completed.
1) The candidate shall present a 10 to 12 minute presentation, given a prepared lesson plan from the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Fire Fighter I and II curriculum, so that the stated objectives or learning outcomes are achieved. Students may give a presentation on a Hazardous Materials or EMS topic with prior approval of the instructor; an alternative topic must be in the form of a prepared lesson plan, media, and test. Lesson will need to be provided to 5 students and video taped for OFMEM review.
2) The candidate will complete the training record form provided for the 10-12-minute prepared presentation given during the course.
3) The candidate, given a provided scenario and information, will prepare the memorandum to a supervisor on the page provided requesting the necessary resources and needed facilities for the selected training session. Establishing the schedule for the training session will also be performed so the specified session can be delivered in an appropriate time frame.

This accelerated Fire Investigator I course utilizes a blended format of 25 hours of self-directed learning through CFITrainer.net (prior to class) combined with 40 hours of classroom presentation and practical skills.
Upon successful completion of both the practical skills and written examination on Day 5, students will be awarded the Fire Investigator I certification by the Indiana Board of FIrefighting Personnel Standards and Education.
Go to CFITrainer.net, set up a free account, go to "all programs" (not multi-program certificate):
Please bring “transcript” of completed courses to first day of class