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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