This online firefighter education program provides students with the knowledge needed to become professional firefighters. The course features interactive learning material that helps students understand content better and it can be completed at the students pace. Students are permitted to take up to one year to complete the online learning program, however the program can usually be completed within three to six months. Experienced Fire Service Instructors are available through the Moodle learning platform to assist students regularly. There are four National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) levels covered in this content, they are:
- NFPA 1001 Level I - Basic Professional Firefighter Qualification
- NFPA 1002 Level II - Advanced Professional Firefighter Qualification
- NFPA 1072 Awareness - Awareness Level Hazardous Materials Response
- NFPA 1072 Operations - Operations Level Hazardous Materials Response
The online program consists of the following 27 chapters in an interactive learning format:
1 Introduction to the Fire Service and Firefighter Safety.
2 Communications
3 Building Construction
4 Fire Dynamics
5 Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
6 Portable Fire Extinguishers
7 Ropes and Knots
8 Ground Ladders
9 Forcible Entry
10 Structural Search and Rescue
11 Tactical Ventilation
12 Fire Hose
13 Hose Operations and Hose Streams
14 Fire Suppression
15 Overhaul, Property Conservation, and Scene Preservation
Section B: Fire Fighter II
16 Building Materials, Structural Collapse, and Effects of Fire Suppression
17 Technical Rescue Support and Vehicle Extrication Operations
18 Foam Fire Fighting, Liquid Fires, and Gas Fires
19 Incident Scene Operations
20 Fire Origin and Cause Determination .
21 Maintenance and Testing Responsibilities
22 Community Risk Reduction
Section C: Emergency First Aid, Fire Fighter I
23 First Aid Provider
Section D: Hazardous Materials Response for Firefighters, Fire Fighter I
24 Analyzing the Incident
25 Action Options and Response Objectives
26 Personal Protective Equipment, Product Control, and Decontamination
Section E: NIMS-ICS 100 and 200, Fire Fighter I and II and Hazardous Materials Responder
27 National Incident Management System — Incident Command Structure
Appendices
A Chapter and Page Correlation to NFPA 1001 and NFPA 1072 Requirements
B Foam Concentrate Characteristics and Application Techniques
C UN Class Placards and Labels
D GHS Summary
In order to receive the opportunity to be tested by the Pro Board® students must complete the practical learning component on site in addition to the successful completion of the online learning program. The on-site training required for accreditation is not included in this course and students must register for it separately.
For further information regarding the Pro Board®, visit www.theproboard.org
- Lead Instructor: Erik Ives