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.

Location: Round Lake Fire Station

SFI: Bill Purcell

Dates: Orientation will be held Tuesday February 23, 2021, 6:30 PM

March 9, 16, 18, 20×2, 23, 25, 30, April 1, 3×2, 5, 10×3, 13, 15, 22, 22, 27, 29,

May 1×2, 4, 6, 2021 plus 22 Units of independent on line learning

Survival Skills- May 11, 13, 15 x2, 2021

Time: All weekday’s start @ 6:30 pm

Saturday’s start @ 8:00 am and end +/- at: March 20^th– 2:00 pm (2 sessions) April 3^rd– 2:00 pm, April 10^th– 5:00 pm, May 1^st– 2:00, May 8^th– 2:00, May 15^th– 2:00 pm

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

BY CALLING ED TREMBLAY @ 884-4702

LEAVE NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND AGENCY AFFILIATION Or e- mail to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

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.

Location: Wilton Fire Station

Dates: Orientation will be held Monday February 22, 2021, 6:30 PM

March 15, 17, 20×3, 25, 31, April 7, 10×2, 14, 19, 21, 24×2, 28,

May 1×2, 3, 5, 8×2, 10, 12, 15, 2021 plus 22 Units of independent on line learning

Survival Skills- May 17, 19, 22×2, 2021

Time: All weekday’s start @ 6:30 pm

Saturday’s start @ 8:00 am and end +/- at: March 20^th– 5:00 pm (3 sessions) April 10^th– 2:00 pm, April 24^th– 2:00 pm, May 1^st– 2:00, May 8^th– 2:00, May 15^th– 12:00 pm May 22^nd – 2:00 pm

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

BY CALLING ED TREMBLAY @ 884-4702

LEAVE NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND AGENCY AFFILIATION Or e- mail to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

FFS: Firefighter Self-Rescue program is designed for firefighter self-rescue based on job performance requirements from NFPA 1407. Course content will enable firefighters to recognize the types of events encountered on the fire ground that contribute to firefighter disorientation and/or entrapment, to have knowledge of what is necessary to ensure their safety and that of their partners or crew members, and perform self-rescue techniques when disoriented, separated, or when needing to exit a structure in an emergency. This course requires students to perform several practical evolutions with self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and includes vertical self-rescue skills utilized for egress from an elevation.

Location: Malta Ridge Fire Station

Instructor: SFI Barss

Dates Time:  January 27 & 28, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Sat Feb 6,  8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Pre- Requisite: Firefighter I or Equivalent

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

BY CALLING ED TREMBLAY @ 884-4702

LEAVE NAME, PHONE NUMBER, AND AGENCY AFFILIATION

Or e- mail to: etremblay@saratogacountyny.gov

A SIGNED TRAINING AUTHORIZATION FORM IS REQUIRED