Firefighter Training
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Certified Driver/Operator/Pumper- Part II
This 33 hour course is part two of two. Prepares the participant to be able to perform fire apparatus maintenance, driving, positioning operating/pumping, and testing functions at a minimum nationally recognized level. Prerequisite(s): 4750374400, Successful completion of Certified Drive Operate Pump Part I. Students who successfully complete both Parts I and II will be eligible to take the written and practical State of Wisconsin certification exams.
This is the second 33 hours of the 66 hour Certified Driver Operator Pumper class. Class to be held at the Pine Lake Fire Department on Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting on September 17th, 2024 6 to 9 pm.
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.
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 Fighter Skills Review
The Fire Fighter Skills Review courses prepares students for the Certified Practical Exam.
This is a practice day for Certified Fire Fighter I and 2 exams. This course is NOT state-funded, tuition is due with registration at least 3 business days in advance
Firefighter 1 Cert Part C
This 36 hour course prepares participants to be able to perform firefighting functions at a minimum nationally recognized level under direct supervision (WI DSPS 330.14 (2)). The targeted audience is individuals whom have completed the minimum firefighting 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, and desire, or are required, to increase their knowledge and skills-base to the next level.
This course, when taken in addition to Entry Level Firefighter Part A, Part B, and Hazardous Materials Operations is designed to provide the Firefighter I candidate with the additional information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, 2019 Edition.
Candidates who successfully complete Entry Level Fire Fighter Parts A, B, C and Hazardous Materials Operations shall have met the requirements defined in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Chapters 5.2 through 5.5 and the job performance requirements defined in Chapter 5, Core Competencies for Operations Level Responders, Chapters 6.2 and 6.6., mission-specific competencies: product control, of NFPA 472, and are eligible to take the Wisconsin Technical College System, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Certified Fire Fighter I skills and written exams.
This is the 36 hours in addition to the 60-hour Entry level fire training required to be eligible for state certification (in addition to Hazmat Ops) Class will meet on Thursday evenings as outlined in the syllabus with a Saturday practical lab on the Rhinelander Campus. 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) There is no tuition fee for those students affiliated with a fire department and successfully complete the class.
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