Exterior Firefighter Operations

Description

This program allows departments to demonstrate that their firefighters possess the firefighting skills they need, and align with industry best practices. The course provides participants with credits toward NFPA 1001 Firefighter I for subjects completed and evaluated. Subjects include:

  • Firefighter Safety & Survival
  • Personal Protection
  • Equipment & Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
  • Rope and Knots
  • Ladders
  • Ventilation
  • Water Supplies
  • Fire Behaviour
  • Forcible Entry
  • Fire Suppression for Class A Fires & Vehicle Fires
  • Gas and Electrical Safety
  • Incident Command System
  • Hazardous Materials Awareness

Prerequisites

None

Target Audience

Members of a community fire department

Certification

Examination requiring 75% for award of Certificate of Completion.
Participants will receive credits towards NFPA 1001, Level 1 and HazMat Awareness tests.