
- Manager: Joshua Thweatt


Class Dates: April 30, May 14, May 21, and May 22
Class Hours: 0830-1630 with a one hour lunch period
Text: IFSTA Fire and Emergency Services Instructor 9th ed
To obtain IFSAC certification, each student will need to successfully pass a written certification exam as well as 12 practical skill sheets.
This class is a self-directed/flipped classroom format. To ensure a successful outcome, students should read and take the chapter tests on chapters 11-15 prior to the first day of class. There will be a pre-course examination on chapters 11-15 on the first day of class to measure each students preparedness.
The class will consist of in-class lectures and practical skill instructions. Each student will be required to submit a professional level portfolio to comply with 9 of the skill sheets. The portfolios will be evaluated as will the 3 in person, instructional delivery and program management skill sheets. Students will need to bring a laptop to each class session. The laptop will need to have Microsoft Word and Excel software. Development of a professional level portfolio can be a time consuming activity requiring significant effort both in class and between classes.

This course is designed to meet the IFSTA standard for Firefighter 1. It is suggested to complete to obtain the CO State Firefighter 1 certification. This course will cover all topics fire suppression / behavior, PPE, SCBA, strategies and tactics, and fire ground awareness. This class is both in class and hands on. The in-class portion will be online via remote learning.
