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Course Name: Flashover Recognition
Career Track: Firefighter
Hours: 8
Description:

Flashover recognition is designed to introduce the student to the conditions that can lead to a devastating flashover during fire operations. The student will be shown how flashover conditions develop and the warning signs that may be present that will allow the student to recognize that a flashover is possible.

The student will participate in an actual flashover scenario in the flashover simulator located at the Academy.

Note: This program can be expanded to 16 hours to instruct the student in survival techniques if a flashover should occur.

Prerequisites: Firefighter I or SCBA certification
Equipment needs: Personal protective clothing, including SCBA
Class Size: 20 (minimums apply)

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