Fire 1

What Will I Learn?

  • Basic firefighter safety and rescue operations
  • Use of personal protective equipment
  • Fire control and detection
  • Learn to use telecommunications equipment including telephones and radios to receive emergency calls and to take and relay information accurately.

Description

FIRE 1 provides comprehensive instruction in the principles and practices of structural firefighting. Topics include fire behavior, fire suppression tactics, rescue techniques, personal protective equipment, SCBA operations, and occupational safety standards. Students participate in practical skills training designed to meet Firefighter I competency requirements and prepare for entry-level employment in the fire service.

Requirements

  • This course is for Emergency Medical Technicians with a current NREMT certification, those currently employed and those interested in the fire industry.
  • There is a lab requirement for this course that will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm to 5:50 pm.
  • Students who register for this course are also required to register for the lab, Fire 2 and lab, and Hazmat course as part of the Firefighter certification.

Eligibility Requirement

This class requires verification that you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen. Eligibility must be verified before the class begins.

Step 1: Review the Acceptable Documents for Verification (PDF) for the full list of documentation that qualifies.
Step 2: If you have questions after reviewing the PDF, please contact us.

Course Takeaways

This course is designed to train the student to the professional qualification level of Firefighter 1 as outlined in NFPA 1001 Professional Qualifications Standard. 

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Instructor Bio

Brad Buehler started his career as a firefighter in the Air Force and was honorably discharged after completing four years of service. He then became a civilian firefighter/fire officer/EMT and served in those positions for the next 20 years. He has an extensive background in technical (rope) rescue, swift water, and backcountry rescue. Recently, his focus has shifted toward educating aspiring emergency responders tactical firefighting techniques, critical thinking, and overall safety on any emergency scene.