Firefighter II | Foam Fire Streams | Flammable Liquids and Gases | Fire Hose and Water Supply |
Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression Systems | Vehicle Extrication | FD Communications | Combined Operations |
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Course Name: Firefighter II
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
108 |
| Description: |
This course is the second level of standards-based certification available to firefighters. Course materials provide additional information on topics included in the Firefighter I program, and allows the firefighter to participate in certification testing to obtain Firefighter II certification based on NFPA 1001, 2002 edition. Firefighter II also includes Flashover and the National Fire Academy Incident Command System courses. |
| Prerequisites: |
Firefighter I |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal protective equipment & Self Contained Breathing Appartus |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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Course Name:
Foam Fire Streams (FF II)
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
8 |
| Description: |
After completing this lesson, the candidate will be able to identify common types of foam concentrate, select and operate an in-line foam eductor, high-expansion foam generator and apply foam fire streams from a variety of foam tubes and nozzles. |
| Prerequisites: |
See Firefighter II Prerequisites |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal protective equipment |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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Course Name: Flammable Liquids and Gases (FFII)
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
16 |
| Description: |
After completing this lesson, the candidate will be able to operate as a member of a team to coordinate an attack during different propane emergencies. Classroom and practical experience in controlling and/or extinguishing flammable liquid fires and flammable gas cylinder fires is also provided. |
| Prerequisites: |
See Firefighter II Prerequisites |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal protective equipment & Self Contained Breathing Appartus |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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Course Name: Fire Hose and Water Supply (FF II)
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
The student will identify components of a municipal water supply system and understand the principles of a water shuttle operation. The student will also conduct flow tests on hydrants and understand how the design of the hydrant and the distribution system effects flow and pressure.
This class is the follow-up to the Firefighter I classes in fire hose and fire streams. The student will be instructed in the theories used in choosing appropriate appliances and nozzles as well as more advanced information concerning the use and application of water supply tools and appliances. The care, maintenance and testing of fire hose are also covered during this class. |
| Prerequisites: |
See Firefighter II Prerequisites |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal protective equipment |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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Course Name:
Fire Detection, Alarm & Suppression Systems (FF II)
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
This class provides the student with in-depth instruction in automatic fire sprinkler systems. The different types of detection and alarm systems are discussed as well as the major components of each type. The student will be competent in identifying system components as well as inspecting different types of detection, alarm & suppression systems. |
| Prerequisites: |
See Firefighter II Prerequisites |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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Course Name: Vehcile Extrication (FF II)
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
16 |
| Description: |
In this class the candidate will learn basic skills required to work as a member of a team to extricate victims entrapped in motor vehicles. Vehicle extrication techniques using both hand and power tools will be discussed, demonstrated, and practiced. |
| Prerequisites: |
See Firefighter II Prerequisites |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal protective equipment |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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Course Name: FD Communications II (FF II)
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
4 |
| Description: |
The student will become familiar with methods for handling and transferring information concerning emergencies. The student will create incident reports and learn to properly complete and proofread incident reports using the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS). |
| Prerequisites: |
See Firefighter II Prerequisites |
| Equipment Needs: |
None |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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Course Name: Combined Operations(FF II)
| Career Track: |
Firefighter |
| Hours: |
16 |
| Description: |
After completing this lesson, the candidate will be able to operate as a member of a team to coordinate an interior attack within a structure. Classroom and practical experience in controlling and/or extinguishing flammable liquid fires and flammable gas cylinder fires is also provided. |
| Prerequisites: |
See Firefighter II Prerequisites |
| Equipment Needs: |
Personal protective equipment & Self Contained Breathing Appartus |
| Class Size: |
24 (minimums apply) |
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