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.

This is the 160-hour hands-on practices hazmat course in which students fulfill the functions of hazmat technicians in a variety of full-scale field scenarios.  These scenarios include making entries into hazardous materials scenes and determination of type of incident by observation, monitoring, and research.  Students will set up full-size incident command and decontamination facilities and respond to simulated container and vehicle emergencies.

This is course offers 40 hours on-line (and is through IFSTA resource one) and 120 hours hands on.

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ResourceOne^® Free Courses for Individuals are open enrollment courses covering a variety of topics.

In partnership with Vision 20/20 the following courses are available: 

• Introduction to Youth Firesetting Prevention and Intervention
• Essentials of Community Risk Reduction
• Communication Coach

In partnership with the Michigan Public Health Institute the following course is available:

• Sound Off for Fire Fighters: Get Ready to Teach

In partnership with Oklahoma ABLE Tech the following courses are available:

• Smoke Alarm Installer
• Smoke Alarm Project Management
• Fire Fighters Serving People with Disabilities

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.

Objective:

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.

Key Components:

• 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.

Support and Oversight:

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.

This course is designed to allow approved instructors access to review the materials contained within an Hazardous Materials for First Responders 6th Edition course. 

You will have access to the course for 90 days. If you need access after 90 days, please reach out to support@ifsta.org or your IFSTA training specialist for an extension.

For a basic free course (will not include Exam Prep or Workbook) submit a ResourceOne Course Request:

The Holton Fire Department Firefighter I & II Course is an intensive, hands-on training program designed to prepare individuals for state certification and service as a professional or volunteer firefighter. This course follows the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications and covers both Firefighter I and Firefighter II levels.

Participants will engage in a structured curriculum that includes classroom instruction, practical skill development, and live fire scenarios. Topics include fire behavior, building construction, personal protective equipment (PPE), search and rescue, ventilation, ladders, hose operations, fire suppression, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and incident command.

Course Features:

• Meets Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) certification standards

• Led by certified instructors with real-world firefighting experience

• Blended learning model using IFSTA’s ResourceOne online platform

• Skills evaluations and written testing included

• Designed for both new recruits and active department members seeking certification

Eligibility:
Open to individuals sponsored by a fire department. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of certification testing and capable of meeting physical demands of the fire service.

Course Duration:
Approximately 180 hours of instruction, spanning several months with evening and weekend sessions to accommodate working professionals.

Location:
Holton Fire Department, Holton, Kansas

This course is ideal for individuals seeking to enter the fire service or expand their qualifications in preparation for leadership and advanced response roles.

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 3^rd 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

Driver Operator Pumper

IN FF DOG SKILLS

IN DOP SKILLS

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.

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.

Northern Monroe Fire Territory  

5081 N. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47408

Phone 812.339.1115   Fax 812.339.1120

 Fire Officer I

Lead Instructor: David Calvin

Course Manager: Ryan Fipps

Lead Evaluator: Rusty Clark

Proctor: Rusty Clark

Course Prerequisites:  Firefighter I and Fire Instructor I certified for a period of 1 year by the Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education.

Course Description & Purpose:  After completing the course the student will have met the sections required for Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications in the National Fire Protection Association^® (NFPA^®) 1021, 2014 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 Fire Officer I by the Board of Firefighting Personnel Standards and Education.

Required Text: The required text for the course is IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 5^th edition. While not required, the IFSTA’s Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer Study Guide is a valuable tool to help prepare for each lesson in the course and for the certification exam. The manual and study guide are available from Source for purchasing the materials.

Goal:  The goal of this class is to provide firefighters with the knowledge and practical skills needed to be obtain the State of Indiana Fire Officer I certification.  

Objectives:  Objectives are printed on the first page of each chapter within the IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer manual and knowledge of the objectives is the key component of obtaining goal competency and passing Indiana Fire Officer I written and practical exam.

Preparation for IFSTA Moodle Website:  Firefighters are expected to be prepared for each week’s lessons, quizzes, tests, and skill sheets.  Reading the manual is expected and scores above 70% are required for quizzes and 75% for tests before progressing to the next chapter.    

Assignments:  There will be assigned reading from the course handbook each class period.  You are expected to read class material.

Quizzes and Tests: Quizzes and tests on the IFSTA Moodle website will use multiple-choice, true-false, short answer, and essay questions, and possibly case studies. 

Class Schedule is as follows:

January 7-13     Chapter 1    The Company Officer

                          Chapter 2    Organizational Structure                Skill Sheet 16

                          Chapter 3    Leadership and Supervision           Skill Sheet 2

January 14-20   Chapter 4    Human Resource Management      Skill Sheets 1 and 4

                          Chapter 5    Communications                            

                          Chapter 6    Administrative Functions               Skill Sheets 8 and 9

January 21-27   Chapter 7    Health and Safety                          Skill Sheets 10, 11, and 12

                          Chapter 8    Company Level Training                Skill Sheet 3

January 28 -      Chapter 9    Community Relations and              Skill Sheets 5, 6, and 7

    February 7                              Company Level Inspections

                          Chapter 10  Pre-Incident Surveys                      Skill Sheet 13

                          Chapter 11  Delivery of Emergency Services    Skill Sheet 14 and 15

February 12     Practical’s Due and Presentations

February 15     State Written Exam

Written Exam:  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 exam.   

New York Office of Fire Prevention & Control - Firefighter I Instructor Resource Course 2016

The SFFMA Minimum requirements for Fire Officer I certification are as follows: