FF100 Basic Firefighting
Basic Firefighting
Overview:
This course is designed to provide basic fire ground skills necessary to operate and perform on the fire ground. The program is geared to volunteer firefighters and others who are unable to attend longer duration programs. The course covers sections of NFPA 1403: Live Fire Training Evolutions meeting the basic skill level for the student to participate in “live” firefighting training activities.
This course is a pre-requisite for students who wish to attend the 16-hour F111 - Firefighter I Live Burn course at the Academy. The student will receive a certificate for Basic Firefighting upon successful completion of written and practical testing.
Course Code:
FF100
Length:
64 Hours
Fees:
Please contact TFACA for pricing information
Pre-Requisites:
None
Restrictions:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Certification:
None
Maximum Class Size:
30
Required Student Materials:
- Pen
- Pencil
- Paper
- Highlighter
- Jones & Bartlett Fundamentals of Firefighting Skills 4th Edition Advantage Access ISBN 978-1284144017
Course Objectives:
- Student will meet the "Basic" component required in minimum training established in Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) 4-24-112-2, as outlined by NFPA 1403.
Other Notes:
This course requires a high degree of physical fitness and the ability to cope with physically and mentally demanding situations.
Schedule
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