IFSTA 7th Edition Essentials of Firefighting (Firefighter 1 and 2) coursework. YOU MUST STILL READ THE BOOK! This is an additional resource only. This will not cover everything you need to know, nor intended to be a stand alone method to pass the Academy.

To 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 with the knowledge and skills to meet the minimum job performance requirements as outlined in 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 is in charge of 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.

Candidates should expect to spend time outside of class to complete the required exercises as well as prepare for the written and practical examinations.  Students are encouraged to bring personal cameras for use in the practical activity.

 eBook Pumping Apparatus Driver/ Operator Handbook, 3rd Edition

This course is designed for the first-line company officer/supervisor and satisfies the requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021 Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter five "Fire Officer II". This portion of the program has been designed to improve your abilities to manage multiple fire companies. This course will cover the following chapters of the Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 6th Edition Textbook:

12. The Company Officer II

13. Human Resources Management and Administrative Responsibilities II

14. Origin and Cause Determination

15. Delivery of Emergency Services II 

16. Safety Investigations and Analyses

The CFRC splits this program into two parts, the online portion which you are currently enrolled in, and the practical portion which is to be taken after the completion of the online program. Once both portions have been successfully completed, the student will be eligible to take the Pro-Board Certification exam and practical evaluation. 

Students are reminded to thoroughly read through all relevant textbook materials and complete chapter questions before attempting chapter quizzes and tests. There are limited attempts for these quizzes and tests.

Feel free to post any questions about the program or its contents on the course questions forum, or contact your instructor directly.

Cisco Fire Department - Inspector I & II  - 2021

Link: https://moodle.ifsta.org/course/view.php?id=19068

Enrollment key: CFD19068

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If you have questions or problems, please feel free to contact us.

w.fairbanks@cityofcisco.com

Walter Fairbanks
Fire Chief

NFPA 1001 Level 1 and NFPA 1001 Level 2 Blended Program 

NFPA 1001 Level 1 

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NFPA 1001 Level 2

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Friday sessions - 6:30pm - 9:00pm 

Saturday and Sunday sessions - 8:00am - 5:00pm 

All students will be required to attend all dates to be eligible to take the written exam and skills evaluations.

Prior to each training weekend, students will be required to complete the following Resource One online assignments: 

• Read the appropriate chapter and skill sheets 
• Review the PowerPoint slides 
• Complete and submit the chapter quiz 
• Complete and submit the chapter test

Resource One assignments will be tracked by the lead instructor and Training Officer.

This class is for firefighters and driver/operators who aspire to the position of company officer; for company officers determined to remain versed in essential and innovative management, leadership, and human relations concepts; and for training officers responsible for teaching and developing officers and officer candidates. The class will discuss what it means to assume the role of company officer, along with how it relates to the department and community, and what liability and legal responsibilities attach to the position. Also discussed are some of the classic and contemporary theories of human resource management. Discussions of labor relations, budgeting, information management, and fire department communications are included. Company-level inspections, investigations, and trainings are discussed along with emergency service delivery. The company officer’s responsibilities relating to firefighter safety and health are discussed.

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

George Humphrey (219) 608-4665

Driver Operator General

Driver Operator Pumper

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

IN DOP SKILLS

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.

• Dress for the class is business casual or Class B uniform. Fire T-shirts allowed.
• Students will have a task book initiated but will not be completely signed off.
• Class will be held from 9am to 5pm with a 1-hour lunch both days.
• Students must be affiliated with an Oregon fire department.
• Students must be, or close to completing, NFPA Firefighter 2 and NFPA Instructor 1.

·       For questions or more information please contact:

·       Ryan Frizzell

·       Fire Training Coordinator

·     (971) 433-7904

·       Ryan.frizzell@dpsst.oregon.gov

Members of the Edgewood Fire Department will have 4 Days to complete the Annual ResourceOne Online Training Platform. This Online Training Provides more Training for our Members. 

This course is designed to allow approved instructors access to review the materials contained within an Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th 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.

To view ResourceOne course capabilities and features please see the ResourceOne Demo Course.

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

Fern Creek Fire & EMT Recruit Class 25-01

General information                           

Description

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

Expectations and goals

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

Become proficient as an Emergency Medical Technician and a Firefighter.

Obtain National Registry and State Emergency Medical Certifications.

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

Obtain certifications as Hazardous Materials Technician.

Special Operations Awareness.

Course materials

Required materials

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

Optional materials

May be provided by specialty instructors.

Assessment

Emergency Medical Technician written exams and practical skills.

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

Practical skills assessments.

IFSAC testing conducted by the Kentucky Fire Commission Staff.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commonly used Acronyms in EMS/Fire Operations:

BLS- Basic Life Support

ALS- Advanced Life Support

CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

AED- Automatic External Defibrillator

BVM- Bag Valve Mask

MCI- Mass Casualty Incident

IFSTA- International Fire Service Training Association

IFSAC- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress

SFRT- State Fire Rescue Training

ICS- Incident Command System

PAR- Personal Accountability Report

PPV- Positive Pressure Ventilation

LDH- Large Diameter Hose

TIC- Thermal Imaging Camera

IDLH- Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health

PPM- Parts Per Million

NIMS- National Incident Management System

PPE- Personal Protective Equipment

SCBA- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus

RIT- Rapid Intervention Team

MVA- Motor Vehicle Accident

Course schedule

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

Exam Schedule EMT test highlighted in Blue, Firefighters Red

Welcome to the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy Couse Fire and EMS Administrative Officer.  It is presented in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO) and the financial support of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).  This course outlines modern management techniques, to include managing the business of the organization, board management and governance, managing human resources, risk management, and dealing with public and elected officials.  The course will be three 8 hour days (one day each month for three consecutive months).  During the time between classes there will be homework assignments.  Enjoy the program and if you have any questions please don't be afraid to ask.

2023 Fire Officer 1 Syllabus

Course will be held at North Webster Community Center from 6-10PM

Resource one will be used for tests and quizzes/discussion board.

Lead Instructor: Cody Manges

Lead Evaluator Kyle Stamm

Proctor: Kyle Stamm

This five‐day, 40-hour course is designed to provide individuals with the ability to perform as a supervisor or manager in a fire service organization. Following the requirements of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 5, 2020 edition, this course examines the Fire Officer level II role in Human Resources Management, Administrative Responsibilities, Community and Government Relations, Fire Safety Inspections, Fire Cause and Origin Investigations, Emergency Services Delivery, and Health and Safety. Students are still expected to demonstrate a high level of participation.
 

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

This is an online course. Online modules will run from November 27, 2023 to January 5, 2024.  and students will have an opportunity to ask questions  online before posting assignments each week by midnight on [day].

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:

Welcome to the 2025 PF&R Aerial course! We will be using the ResourceOne platform for the online portion of the class. In addition, there will be some class time at 201, and lots of time to do hands-on learning and drill. Since you are already certified as pumper operators, you will complete only those chapters associated with aerial operations, Chapters 15-19.  You know the deal: Read the chapter, go over the slides and discussion questions, review key terms, take the quiz and test. When you successfully complete all the chapter quizzes and tests, you will be done with this portion of the aerial class. Feel free to get started at any time. Details on the 201 portion of the course will be communicated separately.

This class encompasses decision making during emergency responses, especially initial decisions upon arrival and incident planning.  The purpose of this course is to provide the initial incident commander with the strategic and tactical concepts that can be applied to various situations using available resources.  

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This course will be delivered through classroom and skills sessions at Radcliff Fire Headquarters between 4/23 and 5/2/24.

It is expected that students will read the course material prior to the classroom sessions if possible.  The better prepared that students are for each session, the more enhancements can occur to meet the objectives in each topic area.

You will receive a schedule that includes reading assignments as soon as you register for the course in IFSTA Resource 1.

Students,

Welcome to the Royal Slope Fire Rescue IFSTA Instructor 1 Training Course! We are thrilled to have you join us in this significant step towards enhancing your skills and expertise in fire service instruction. This course is designed to provide you with the knowledge, tools, and confidence required to excel as a fire service instructor.

Throughout this training, you will:

·         - Understand the roles and responsibilities of an Instructor 1.

·         - Learn effective teaching methods and instructional techniques.

·         - Develop lesson plans and training programs.

·         - Enhance your communication and presentation skills.

·         - Gain insights into student evaluation and feedback processes.

This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications. You will participate in various interactive sessions, group discussions, and hands-on activities to reinforce the concepts taught. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way, ensuring you gain the most from this training experience.

To make the most of this course, we encourage you to:

·         - Come prepared with an open mind and a willingness to learn.

·        -  Engage actively in class discussions and activities.

·         - Complete all assigned readings and homework.

·         - Collaborate with your peers and share your experiences and insights.

We understand that training can be challenging and are here to support you. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact Les Sandstom, course coordinator. Additionally, we have a range of resources available, including access to our training library and online materials.

We are excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to your growth and development as fire service instructors. Your dedication to improving your skills benefits you and the entire fire service community.

Once again, welcome to the Royal Slope Fire Rescue IFSTA Instructor 1 Training Course. Let's make this an enlightening and rewarding experience!

Jim Walkowski, Lead Instructor (360-584-5159)

Les Sandstrom, Course Coordinator (509-440-0033)

This course is approximately 40 hours in length and consists of independent reading and testing using the IFSTA Resource 1 platform. Each student will utilize the provided course manual to prepare for exams and as supplemental reading to augment classroom presentations and skills practice.

This course is intended to meet or exceed OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 and/or NFPA 472 Standard for Competence of First Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents (2018). Kentucky does not currently have an IFSAC credential for Hazardous Materials Technician.

Pump Operations/Hydraulics (Hybrid) Class

The Pump Operations Course is a combination of two 45-hour BFST classes (1301/1302) taught in succession by department instructors. Participants must complete all online course work and MUST attend hands-on training days to receive full credit for both classes.

Course Offering Dates/Times:

IFSTA Resource One - Online Course Work Portion: June 2nd - June 26th

Hands On Training (HOT) Mandatory Attendance Each Day (0900 - 1600) at Station 18.

Module # 01 – June 23rd

Module # 02 – June 24th

Module # 03 – June 25th.

Module # 04 – June 26th.

This will be a blended & combined class!  All Online portions will be required to be completed prior to testing

VMO/VMT 

Dec 15. Classroom 0800-1700

Sign in, admin, test codes welcome

Basic Tools, Hydraulics, Saws, Pneumatic, Lifting Bags, Struts/Jacks, Stabilization, Vehicle Anatomy, patient care, Lifting, cribbing, airbags, scene survey/ICS/command and resources.

Dec 16

Morning Classroom:0800-1000

Cuts

scene survey/ICS/command and resources.

1000-1200 Field

Lifting, cribbing, airbags,

Air Hammer/sawzall use

1300-1700

Afternoon Field Hand on

Patient care/triage

Basic tool use/familiarization- Door removals, roof removals

Glass management

Sneak & peek

Airbag detonation/ SRS system explanation/ demonstration

Dec 17

Morning Classroom- 0800-1200

Heavy Truck and busses

Anatomy, parts,etc

Heavy Wrecker

Electric vehicles

Afternoon Field-1300-1700

Air Hammer/sawzall/tunneling

Upside down extrication

Tractor trailer extrication

School bus extrication

Dec 18. Field

0800-1200

Scene survey, More Advanced tactics, wrecker integration, stabilization, man/machine, impalements, Heavy Truck anatomy/equipment

1200-1600

Final Hands On Scene scenario

Students will be tested and work together on a multi vehicle crash using all required and learned VRO/VRT skills and requirements

Dec 19 Classroom

0800-1200

Crew resources

Class review

Wrap up discussion

LUNCH 1200-1245

VRO Test 1300-1500

VRT Test 1530-1730

Students will require FULL PPE at all times during the class as this will be an extremely hands on class with real life scenarios.

Required Prerequisite: Technical Rescue Awareness

This is an additional resource you will use to prepare yourself for the upcoming Hazmat Awareness and Operations level certification tests. Remember that this course alone will NOT fully prepare you for the written or practical tests. It is merely a resource. YOU MUST READ THE BOOK and utilize the other resources provided to be fully prepared for the certification tests.