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  • Fire Fighter I (4th Edition)

  • Course Description:
    The Fire Fighter I course is structured for competency-based group instruction of the Fire Fighter I information presented in the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA), Essentials of Fire Fighting, Fourth Edition. It addresses the objectives covered in the National Fire Protection Association ( NFPA) standard 1001, 1997 edition, Chapter 3 with the exception of those objectives related to Competencies for the First Responder at the Awareness Level, of NFPA 472, Chapter 2, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents.

     

    Course Details
    Continuing Education Credits
    Schedule a Course
    Instructors
    Vendor Information

     

    Course Name:

    Fire Fighter I

    Acronym:

    FFI

    Course Code:

    A13B

    Instructional Hours:

    152

    Student Manuals:

    Not provided-See Vendor Information

    Videos:

    Optional-See Video Schedule, BCCFS-104

    To Schedule Course:

    Apply to Region Supervisor-See Schedule a Course

    Instructor Fee:

    $3,800.00 (includes cost for Hazardous Materials Awareness)

    Student Application:

    Apply to Course Manager-See Training Application, BCCFS-205

     

    Student Prerequisites:
    ·        Eighteen years of age or older
    ·        Member of an organized Michigan Fire Department or a 
          pre-service student registered through a recognized College or 
          University based Regional Training Center.

    Explorer and Cadet Exceptions:
    Individuals sponsored by a fire department cadet program or fire department Boy Scouts of America Explorer Program. (must have a copy of governmental resolution on file with the MFFTC).
    (a)  Department cadets and explorer scouts must be 16 to 17 years 
          of age (no exceptions).
    (b)  18 years of age or over do not qualify for cadet or explorer 
          status.


    Course Content:
    Michigan Modules:
    M-1          Course Introduction
    M-2          Laws, Administrative Rules, Standards
    M-3          Emergency Medical Care
    M-4          Hazardous Materials First Responder Awareness

    IFSTA Modules:
    I-1A         Orientation
    I-1B         Safety
    I-2           Fire Behavior
    I-3           Building Construction
    I-4           Protective Clothing
    I-4           Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
    I-5           Portable Extinguishers
    I-6           Ropes and Knots
    I-7           Building Search and Victim Removal
    I-8A         Forcible Entry Tools
    I-8B         Forcible Entry Construction and Techniques
    I-9           Ground Ladders
    I-10         Ventilation
    I-11         Water Supply
    I-12A       Coupling, Loading and Rolling Hose
    I-12B       Laying, Carrying and Advancing Hose
    I-13         Water Fire Streams
    I-14         Classes A, C, D, Vehicle and Wildland Fire Control
    I-15         Sprinkler System Fundamentals
    I-16/17     Salvage, Overhaul and Protecting Evidence of Fire Cause
    I-18         FD Communications Equipment and Techniques
    I-19         Fire Prevention & Public Fire Education


    Quiz:
    Yes

    Written Test:
    100 Questions (70% passing score)

    Practical Test:
    10 Practical Skill Stations

     

    This course is approved by Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) for the EMS, C.E. Credits listed below. To obtain credits, the student should write in the credits on the MDCH, C.E. record form. An instructor signature is not required. The student should retain the certificate of course completion for three years; in the event their C.E. Credits are selected for audit by MDCH. (To obtain license renewal information or forms contact MDCH at 517-241-0179 or renew online at www.michigan.gov/elicense)

    MDCH EMS C.E.C.:

    MFR

    EMT

    EMT-S

    PARAMEDIC

    Airway/02-Basic 2 2 2 2
    Pt Assessment/Triage 2 2 2 2
    Respiratory 1 1 1 1
    Burns 1 1 1 1
    Communicable Disease 2 2 2 2
    Environmental Emergencies 1 1 1 1
      ----- ----- ----- -----
    Total C.E. Credits 9 9 9 9

     

    To schedule this course, the following forms must be completed and submitted to the appropriate Region Supervisor. Attention must be given to the instructions included with each form for proper submission.
    Title Description
    BCCFS-110 Course Application
    BCCFS-103A Fire Fighter I & II Instructor Schedule
    BCCFS-103B Fire Fighter I & II Instructor Schedule
    BCCFS-104 Video Schedule

     

     

    Document Type
    Instructor list for the Fire Fighter I Course. Please address all questions to the appropriate Region Supervisor.

     

    Vendor Information

    Michigan State Firemen's Assoc.
    9001 Miller Road
    Suite #10
    PO Box 405
    Swartz Creek, MI 48473-0405
    Telephone: 1-800-445-3844
    e-mail: msfassoc@aol.com
    web site: www.angelfire.com/mi/michiganstatefiremen
    Time Emergency Equipment
    2341 Avon Industrial Drive
    Rochester Hills, MI 48309
    Telephone: 1-800-752-8504
    e-mail: time1south@aol.com
    web site: www.timeemergency.com
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