Tompkins County Fire Training Division

Presents

Firefighter I

Dates:  Starts September 12th

Time:    0900-1600

Place:  Ithaca Training Center

Instructor:  Tom Basher  

As the initial entry program for firefighting personnel, Firefighter I introduces firefighting concepts, practices and techniques necessary for success within the fire service.   Based on the Firefighter Level I objectives from NFPA Standard 1001, this course develops knowledge, skills and abilities based on performance criteria for the following topics:  fire department organization, firefighter safety, fire behavior, PPE, SCBA, fire extinguishers, building searches, forcible entry, ground ladders, ventilation, hose practices, fire streams and loss control.  The course consists of performance criteria in:  incident command, building construction, ropes/knots, rescue procedures, forcible entry applications, ventilation practices, fire extinguisher applications, suppression of structural fires, tactics, vehicle suppression, water supply, loss control, fire cause determination, fire department communications, fire suppression systems, hazardous materials, weapons of mass destruction, confined space safety and fire prevention practices.    

For registration and information, contact Chris at 257-3888.