Basic Exterior Firefighting Operations course prepares new
firefighters to operate in the exterior or non-IDLH areas of the fire scene.
Students participate in learning events covering firefighter personal
protective equipment (PPE), self-contained breathing apparatus inspection
and cylinder changing, fire department communications, building
construction and fire behavior, modern fire control research, portable fire
extinguishers, rope and knot tying, ground ladders, forcible entry, tactical
ventilation theory, water supply, hose and fire streams, loss control,
orientation to fire origin and cause determination, fire prevention and life
safety initiatives, confined space awareness, overview of first aid and buddy
care, and Haz Mat First Responder Operations.
Course Length: 79 hours Course number: 01-05-0084
REQUIRED: “TRAINING AUTHORIZATION LETTER” FROM
YOUR CHIEF.
Location: Wilton Fire Station #1
Instructor: R. Williams
Start Time: Weeknights 6:30 pm (Ending will be 9:30 OR 10:30)
Start Time: Saturdays 8 am
Dates: September 7, 26, 28,
October 1 x2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22×2, 24, 26, 29×2,
Haz Mat Ops: November 2, 5×2, 7, 9, 2022
Note: For anyone needing Hazardous Materials Operations, This can be taken as a stand- alone class if room allows.
Pre-register by email sent to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov