Firefighter Training
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Entry Level Driver Operator Pump Part I (Driving)
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.
This is a state-funded course for students affiliated with a fire department who successfully complete. Students that are not members of the host department will need to bring an apparatus for portions of class. No textbook required. Class dates – January 3 and 17 and February 7 and 21
This is a state-funded course for students affiliated with a fire department who successfully complete. Students that are not members of the host department will need to bring an apparatus for the driving portion of class. No textbook required. Class dates March 7 and 21 -2023 and April 4 and 18 - 2023
Entry Level Driver Operator Pump Part II (Pumping)
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.
This is a state-funded course for students affiliated with a fire department who successfully complete. Students that are not members of the host department will need to bring an apparatus for portions of class. No textbook required. Class dates – October 4 and 18, November1 and 15 and December 6 and January 3, 2023.
Entry Level Firefighter Part B
This 30 hour course expands the participant’s knowledge and skills necessary to perform firefighting functions under direct supervision (WI DSPS 330.14 (2)). The targeted audience for this course is individuals new to the firefighting field and who have completed Entry Level Fire Fighter Part A.
When taken in sequential order, parts A and B are designed to provide the Entry Level Firefighter candidate with the information needed to comply with the minimum firefighter training requirements as specified in SPS 330.08, Minimum training and education standards, Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Chapter SPS 330, Fire Department Safety and Health Standards.
The course curriculum is based on the current edition of Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills text.
This is a state-funded course for students affiliated with a fire department who successfully complete. Both Part A and Part B must be successfully completed in order to meet the minimum requirements of a Firefighter under SPS – 330. Textbook for the class is the Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fourth Edition Jones & Bartlett. ISBN 9781284151336 (Includes textbook and Navigate Access) Textbook needs to be purchased prior to the start of the class. There is no tuition fee for those students affiliated with a fire department and successfully complete the class.
Fire Inspector I
This 60-hour course prepares the participant to perform fire inspection functions at a minimum nationally recognized level under general supervision.
The targeted audience is individuals who expect to be appointed, or have recently been appointed to conduct fire inspections through their fire department or public or private agency.
This course is designed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in NFPA 1031- Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner.
A written and practical skills certification exam is available to participants who successfully complete this course. Participants who successfully pass the certification exams will receive a State of Wisconsin Certificate with an International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) seal.
This is a state funded course for students affiliated with a fire department. Textbook: Jones & Bartlett Fire Inspector Principles & Practice First Edition ISBN: 9781284137743 is required. Participants will have the option of attending in a fact to face format if desired. Class is scheduled to meet in Room 102 of the Field Side Center, Rhinelander campus.
Hazardous Material Operations
This 20-hour course prepares the participant to perform the minimum hazardous material incident operations skills associated with firefighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision.
The targeted audience is individuals who have completed, or are in the process of completing, the Fire Fighter I Job Performance Requirements (JPRs) in NFPA 1001 for certification to the Wisconsin Fire Fighter I level. This course is also available to members of the Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement, and other industrial employees listed under 29CFR 1910.
This course is designed to provide the Fire Fighter I candidate with the information needed to meet the JPRs in Chapter 5, Core Competencies for Operations Level Responders, Section 6.2, and Section 6.6., Mission-Specific Competencies: Product Control, of NFPA 472. The participant must also take the Fire Fighter I course in order to meet the remainder of the NFPA Fire Fighter I JPRs to prepare for certification to the Fire Fighter I level.
A written exam is available to participants who successfully complete this course. A participant who completes this course and wishes to be certified at the Fire Fighter I must successfully pass the written portion of the Hazardous Materials Operations exam.
This is a state funded course for students who are affiliated with a Fire Department.
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