Firefighter Curriculum T-T-T | Firefighter I | Health and Care Provider CPR |
ESCI Standard First Aid Certification | History and Orientation | PPE & SCBA |
Survival | Search and Rescue |
Fire Behavior | Ropes and Knots | Forcible Entry |
FD Communications and Radio Interoperability | Salvage and Overhaul |
Building Contructions |
Portable Extinguishers | Ladders | Water Suppy |
Hose/Stream and Nozzles | Ventilation | Fire Suppression and Response Size Up |
Fire Detection and Suppression Systems | Wildland Firefighter I |
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| Course Name: Firefighter Curriculum T-T-T |
| Career Track: |
Instructor |
| Hours: |
8 |
| Description: |
The class is required for State and Staff Instructors who intend to provide instruction for certification courses within the State. Topics include a review of the IFSTA Firefighter curriculum, learning disabilities, diversity issues in the classroom, and the instructor’s administrative responsibilities in the classroom. |
| Prerequisites: |
Certified Fire Instructor |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Firefighter I |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
212 |
| Description: |
Topics Include:
History and Orientation
Fire Behavior
Building Construction
PPE and SCBA
Firefighter Rehabilitation
Search and Rescue
Firefighter Survival Skills
Ropes and Knots
Forcible Entry
Ladders
Ventilation
Hose, Nozzles, and Streams
Water Supply
Fire Suppression and Size Up
Extinguishers
HAZMAT Awareness/Operations
Salvage and Overhaul
Fire Communications/Radio Interoperability
Wildland Firefighter I
Healthcare Provider (profess. Rescuer) CPR/AED
Standard First Aid
Detection and Suppression Systems |
| Prerequisites: |
18 years of age |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal Protective Equipment including SCBA and PASS device |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Health and Care Provider CPR |
| Career Track: |
EMS and Firefighter |
| Hours: |
8 |
| Description: |
This program covers the basics of healthcare level CPR, 2-rescuer CPR, BVM, pocket mask, as well as cardiac and stroke concerns. Risk factors of cardiovascular disease and ways to live healthy. Meets NH Bureau of EMS licensing requirements and NREMT certification requirements. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: ECSI Standard First Aid Certification |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
This class is intended to allow the firefighter to provide initial “bystander” care, with emphasis on recognizing the presence of a medical emergency and providing initial assistance to the patient prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel. Even if a fire department does not provide Emergency Medical Services, at some point members will become involved in some kind of medical emergency. Whether the victim is a member of the public, or a member of the department, the initial actions of the firefighter can have a significant impact on the outcome of the emergency. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Firefighter History and Orientation |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
To acquaint firefighters with the history, traditions, terminology, fire department organization, and operation of the fire service. The students will become familiar with their role within the fire service as a Firefighter I. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Personal Protective Equipment & Self Contained Breathing Apparatus |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
12 |
| Description: |
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) class is intended to introduce the protective ensemble and instruct the firefighter in the use and care of each component. In addition, methods of donning, doffing, and operating personal protective equipment are presented and practiced. It also covers the use and operation of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). In addition, methods of donning, doffing, and operating self-contained breathing apparatus are presented and practiced. Practical time covers use of the equipment in reduced visibility situations and constricted openings, as well as cleaning, refilling and inspecting the SCBA. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Firefighter Survival |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
8 |
| Description: |
To acquaint firefighters with safety issues within the fire service, and increase the firefighter’s awareness of safety. Main topics include physical fitness and health considerations, as well as safety practices to be used in the fire station and on the fire ground. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal protective equipment, including SCBA & PASS device |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Search and Rescue |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
10 |
| Description: |
To familiarize firefighters with search and rescue patterns in a structure, as well as carry and drag techniques used during search & rescue operations. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Fire Behavior |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
This class provides the firefighter with the basic understanding of fire. The concepts of heat development and transfer, the factors that affect and enhance burning, and classifications of fire and extinguishment methods are discussed. The material covered in the class is an important building block of knowledge essential to the firefighter. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Ropes & Knots |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
8 |
| Description: |
This class covers the basics of fire service rope. Pre-class assignments include practice in basic knots, with class practical time spent on the use of ropes and knots in fire ground applications, and procedures for maintaining various types of fire service ropes. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Forcible Entry |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
12 |
| Description: |
The class is intended to train the firefighter to gain access into secured properties in minimal time with minimal damage to the property. Class sessions include the use of hand and power tools, as well as the construction of doors, windows, and other points of entry. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: FD Communications and Radio Interoperability |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
After completing this lesson, the candidate will be able to identify and properly use various fire service communication systems and equipment as well as understand the NH radio interoperability project. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Salvage & Overhaul |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
Provides the firefighter with information concerning efforts to salvage property during a fire or related emergency. The class emphasizes the reduction of further damage to the contents of the property. The use of salvage equipment occurs during the practical session, allowing the firefighter to become familiar with tools and equipment used for salvage operations. Common areas of hidden fire are discussed, as well as the importance of minimizing additional damage to the property, and protecting evidence for fire cause determination, while searching for hidden fire within the structure. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Building Contruction |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
After completing this lesson, the candidate will be able to identify structural characteristics of building construction types, and recognize signs and causes of potential building collapse. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Portable Extinguishers |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
This class reviews the four classes of fire and applies this knowledge to the extinguishing methods used with portable fire extinguishers. The student will become familiar with the applications and limitations of the more common extinguishing agents, and the practical use of portable fire extinguishers. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Ladders |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
20 |
| Description: |
This class provides the student with a basic understanding of the types and uses of fire service ladders. The student will be trained to identify, carry, raise and climb ladders. A significant portion of the class will be spent on practical exercises with emphasis on rescuing victims down ladders. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Water Supply |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
This class provides basic information necessary to establish a water supply. The student will become familiar with the operation of fire hydrants and the assembly of equipment for establishing a water supply from both a static source and a pressurized hydrant. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Hose/Stream and Nozzles |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
24 |
| Description: |
This class covers the basics of fire service hose and appliances. The student will become familiar with the different types of hose, as well as the methods of laying, carrying, advancing, rolling and loading fire hose. Students will also be able to identify and operate a given selection of nozzles and tips for water fire streams. Practical applications include use of fog stream nozzles, solid stream nozzles and broken stream nozzles such as cellar nozzles and piercing nozzles. During practical exercises, the firefighter will apply classroom knowledge to the actual use of hose lines, including “live-fire” applications. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Ventilation |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
8 |
| Description: |
This class provides the student with a basic understanding of fire service ventilation practices. Issues related to ventilation are discussed, as are the different methods of ventilating a structure. Practical exercises utilize mechanical positive and negative pressure ventilation as well as hydraulic ventilation techniques to reinforce the lecture information and provide familiarization with fire service ventilation equipment. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Fire Suppression and Response Size Up |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
20 |
| Description: |
After completing this lesson, the candidate will be able to operate as a member of a team, and control and/or extinguish Class “A” fires within structures. Training is provided in extinguishment techniques for fires involving passenger vehicles and large trash containers or “Dumpsters”. Students will also deploy and operate a master stream device to be used for direct fire attack or indirect exposure protection. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Fire Detection and Suppression Systems |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
This class provides the student with an introduction to automatic fire sprinkler systems. Different types of sprinkler heads and the methods of sprinkler head activation are discussed. The student will be expected to be competent in connecting to the FD Connection of a sprinkler system and operating control valves as well as stopping the flow of water from an activated sprinkler head. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal protective equipment |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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| Course Name: Wildland Firefighter I |
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
24 |
| Description: |
This class will allow the candidate to recognize factors that influence the start and spread of wildland fires. It will familiarize the student with influences of weather on fires, and provide for safe operations at the scene of a wildland fire. It will discuss tools and equipment used for the control and/or extinguishment of wildland fires. Practical sessions will include building of a fire line as a member of a crew, and methods of direct and indirect fire attack using appropriate hand tools and water. |
| Prerequisites: |
None |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
20 (minimums apply) |
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