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Class Schedule
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Course Description
ASP111 - Firefighting Phase I - 36.00 Hours
Prerequisites
NoneRecommended: Due to the strenuous nature of firefighting and rescue activities, participants should secure a professional evaluation of their physical condition prior to enrolling in this course.
Description
Live fire structure training evolutions are not included in the Firefighting Phase I curriculum due to the NFPA 1403 requirement for prior SCBA training. Students rotate among the following classroom sessions and field operations exercises according to the section to which they are assigned.
Topics
• Fire department organization/Public relations
• Firefighter safety/Personal Protective Equipment
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
• Ground cover firefighting (Basic)
• Fire streams (Basic)
• Fire hose practices
• NFPA 1403 Compliance
• Live burns:
- Portable extinguishers
- Vehicle fires
Audience
All emergency response personnel, including fire prevention, suppression, control and safety personnel.
Other Information
Class Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon