Firefighter Training
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Certified Fire Fighter I
This 96-hour course prepares the participant to be able to perform fire fighting functions to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) defined in NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications, Current Edition. The participant must also complete the Hazardous Materials Operation level course in order to meet the remainder of the NFPA Fire Fighter I JPR requirements. Course curriculum is based on the Jones and Bartlett Fundamentals of Firefighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Current Edition.
A written and practical skills certification exam is available to participants who successfully complete this course.
This is the 96 hour Certified Firefighter I course. Successful completion of the course and successful completion of the Hazmat Ops class will enable the participant to be eligible to take Firefighter I certification testing. Textbook for the class is the Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills and Hazardous Materials Response, Fifth Edition Jones & Bartlett Textbook and Workbook bundle 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.
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 the driving portion of the Entry Level Driver Operator training. Class will meet at the Boulder Junction Fire Department on Wednesday and Thursday evening June 25 and 26 and again on Wednesday evening July 2nd from 6-10 pm.
Fire Fighter Skills Review
The Fire Fighter Skills Review courses prepares students for the Certified Practical Exam.
Practice day / review for FF1 exam 7-19-2025
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