Firefighter II isdesigned as the last step in initial level training for interior structural firefighters and/or who will serve as team or group leaders under the general supervision of an officer. It introduces new more advanced areas that will be expanded in other training programs. This course will include Vehicle Extrication techniques giving a firefighter the training components equivalent to those found within NFPA Firefighter II Standard.
Firefighter II is based on objectives from NFPA Standard 1001, Firefighter Level II, and consists of performance criteria in: incident command implementation, building materials and collapse, special rescue, hydrant flow and operability, hose tools, foam operations, flammable liquid/gases, detection, alarm systems, fire department communications, pre-fire planning, special situations, strategy and tactics.
Course Length: 42 hours
Prerequisites: Firefighter I or equivalent and students must also be physically capable of wearing SCBA and possess current medical clearance for SCBA use. Students not possessing this prerequisite will not be allowed to participate for their own safety. A completed “Training Authorization Letter” will meet this requirement.
Location: Fire Training Center
Instructor: Purcell
Dates: August 31,
September 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 18×2, 21, 23, 28, 30, 2021
Times: Start: 6:30 pm – 9:30 or 10:30 pm
Pre-register by calling Ed Tremblay @ 884-4702 and leave name, phone number and agency affiliation or e mail: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov
