Combined Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations & SCBA/ Interior Firefighting Operations-Firefighter I – Blended Learning (Internet based) course
This course is designed for the highly motivated, self-directed student with access to high-speed internet who can commit to a very aggressive training schedule in a compressed time format. Students will be expected to read three chapters, complete the respective on-line interactive slide shows and score 70% on three on-line chapter tests each week. Students will be monitored and assisted by an instructor through email and on-line course contact. Corresponding skills instruction and evaluation will occur at a training facility during weeks three, eight and nine. Students must be available to attend a four-hour orientation session. Final written and skills evaluation will be performed during the last two classes.
As the initial entry program for firefighting personnel, this combined course introduces firefighting concepts, practices and techniques necessary for the new member to become an interior structural firefighter who can perform under the direct supervision of a company officer.
Completion of this course achieves the 21 objectives of function 4.2 Interior Firefighters of the OFPC Recommended Best Practices for FD Training Programs (01/15) document.
Designed for: Entry-level FD members seeking to become interior structural firefighters
Course Length: 26 units of on-site skills training & 22 units of independent on-line learning
Prerequisites: Completion of an approved CPR by course completion.
Students must 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” mailed with your registration will meet this requirement.
NOTE: There is a $40.00 fee for this class for IFSTA on- line curriculum access.
BOOK: IFSTA Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition
Location: Saratoga County FTC Note: Classes maybe moved to other locations as needed
SFI: SFI Purcell and SFI Shakerley
Dates: Orientation will be held Tuesday February 8, 2021, 6:30 PM
February 22, 24, March 8, 10, 15, 22, 24, 28, 31, 2022
April 2 x2, 4, 6, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, 28, May 3, 5, 7 x2, 10, 12, 2022
Survival Skills- May 17, 19, 21 x2, 2022
Time: All weekday’s start @ 6:30 pm
Saturday’s start @ 8:00 am and end at 3:00 pm +/-
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
e- mail to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov or call (518)884-4702