Firefighter Training

Firefighter Training

Certified Fire Fighter II

Course #: 4750373000
Course Description:

This 42-hour course prepares the participant to perform firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision.
The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter I JPRs in NFPA 1001, and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level.
This course, when taken after completion of the Fire Fighter I and Hazardous Materials Operation Level, is designed to provide the Fire Fighter II candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition. Course curriculum is based on the Jones and Bartlett Fundamentals for Fire Fighter Skills, current edition.
A written and practical skills certification exam is available to participants who successfully complete this course. A participant who completes this course and wishes to be certified has two years from the completion of the course to take the exams. Participants who successfully pass the certification exams will receive a State of Wisconsin Certificate with an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) seal.

Class No: 3318
Delivery: Class
Fees Under 62: TBD
Fees Over 62: TBD
Meetings:
Tues/Thurs at Fieldside Center 129
Tues/Thurs at Fieldside Center 129
Sat at Birchwoods Center 112

This is the 42-hour Certified Firefighter 2 course. Must be Certified FF1 in order to be eligible for Certification exams at the FF2 level. Textbook for the class is the Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fourth Edition Jones & Bartlett. ISBN 9781284151336 with Navigate Access. There is no tuition fee for those students affiliated with a fire department and successfully complete the class. Textbook or access code must be purchased prior to the first night of class. Preregistration required.

Certified Fire Officer I

Course #: 4750376300
Course Description:

This 40-hour course prepares the participant to perform firefighting supervisor functions at a minimum nationally recognized level.
The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the training required to meet the Fire Fighter II JPRs of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapter 6, and desire, or are required to increase their knowledge and skills to progress to the Fire Officer I Level. Completion of the 40-hour Emergency Services Instructor I course is also required in order to become certified as Fire Officer I.
This course is designed to provide the Fire Officer I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications, Chapter 4. Curriculum for the course is based on the Jones and Bartlett, Fire Officer Principles and Practices, current edition.
A written and practical skills certification exam is available to participants who successfully complete this course. A participant who completes this course and wishes to be certified has two years from the completion of the course to take the exam. Participants who successfully pass the certification exams will receive a State of Wisconsin Certificate with an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) seal.

Class No: 9574
Delivery: Blended
Fees Under 62: $153.20
Fees Over 62: $7.00
Instructor: Behrens
Meetings:
at Online
Wed at Online - Virtual Meeting

This is a Certified Fire Officer 1 class Online the first sessions then a final face to face offering as determined by the class, in Rhinelander. Initial classes will be in the Zoom format online with registrants provided online access via e-mail prior to the first night of class. Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm in the online Zoom format. The textbook for the class is the Jones and Bartlett Fire Officer Principals and Practice Fourth Edition - Navigate Advantage access ISBN number 978-1-284-17239-3. Class is 2% funded for affiliated Fire Department members.

Entry Level Driver Operator Pump Part I (Driving)

Course #: 4750374100
Course Description:

The 12- hour ELDO Part I course will teach the student the safe procedures for driving fire apparatus to the emergency scene and returning to quarters. Class will be a combination of lecture and practical skills. Driving principles will be practiced and demonstrated through six standard driving maneuvers which include: serpentine exercise, alley dock exercise, diminishing clearance exercise and confined space turn-around exercises. The targeted audience is individuals who expect to be appointed to driver/operator-pumper duties on their respective fire departments.

Class No: 9571
Delivery: Class
Fees Under 62: $51.99
Fees Over 62: $8.13
Instructor: Frahm
Meetings:
Mon at Tomahawk - Nokomis Fire Department
Sat at Tomahawk - Nokomis Fire Department

This is the driving portion of the Entry Level Driver Operator training. Class will meet at the Nokomis Fire Department on Monday evening March 18th 6-10 pm and March 23rd 8am to 4 pm.

Class No: 9514
Delivery: Class
Fees Under 62: $51.99
Fees Over 62: $8.13
Instructor: Sipin
Meetings:
Wed at Mercer - Sherman Fire Dept
Sat at Mercer - Mercer Fire Department

Classroom portion 3-20-2024 at Sherman Fire Department Driving portion 3-23-2024 at Mercer Fire Department

Entry Level Driver Operator Pump Part II (Pumping)

Course #: 4750374200
Course Description:

The 18- hour ELDO Part II course will provide a new driver-operator with the knowledge and information needed to operate a fire pump in a basic mode on the fire ground. The student will receive instruction on the parts of a fire pump and operation. Participants will develop a working knowledge of the different components located on a pump panel and be able to explain and properly work each component. This course will also train the student to pump at the correct engine pressures during fire ground operations. The student will learn how to supply water at the correct pressures to the different nozzles and appliances carried on the fire apparatus. The targeted audience is individuals who expect to be appointed to driver/operator-pumper duties on their respective fire departments. Courses when taken in sequential order, are designed to provide the new pumper operator with the information needed to comply with the minimum pumper operator training requirements as specified in Comm 30.08, employment standards (2) in Wisconsin Administrative Code, Department of Commerce, Chapter Comm. 30, Fire Department Safety and Health.

Class No: 9515
Delivery: Class
Fees Under 62: $76.73
Fees Over 62: $10.94
Instructor: Sipin
Meetings:
Wed/Thurs at Mercer - Sherman Fire Dept
Sat at Mercer - Mercer Fire Department

Classroom portion 3-27 and 28-2024 at Sherman Fire Department Driving portion 3-30-2024 at Mercer Fire Department

Class No: 9572
Delivery: Class
Fees Under 62: $76.73
Fees Over 62: $10.94
Instructor: Frahm
Meetings:
Tues at Tomahawk - Nokomis Fire Department
Thurs at Tomahawk - Nokomis Fire Department
Sat at Tomahawk - Nokomis Fire Department

Entry Level Driver Operator Part 2 Pumping operations -This is a state-funded course for students affiliated with a fire department who successfully complete the training. Students that are not members of the host department will need to bring an apparatus for portions of the class. No textbook required. Classes to meet on Tuesday April 16th and Thursday 18th 6-10 pm and on Saturday April 20th at Nokomis Fire Department.

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