Course Description: The Fire Fighter I & II course is structured for competency-based group instruction of the Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II 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 and Chapter 4 and objectives related to Competencies for the First Responder at the Awareness Level Chapter 2, and Operational Level Chapter 3, of NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents.
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
M-5 Hazardous Materials First Responder Operations
IFSTA Modules:
I-1A Orientation
I-1B Safety
I-1 Implementing IMS
I-2 Fire Behavior
I-3 Building Construction
I-3 Construction Materials and Building Collapse
I-4 Protective Clothing
I-4 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
I-5 Portable Extinguishers
I-6 Ropes and Knots
I-7 Building Search & Victim Removal
I-7A Rescue and Extrication Tools
I-7B Vehicle Extrication and Special Rescue
I-8A Forcible Entry Tools
I-8B Forcible Entry Construction and Techniques
I-9 Ground Ladders
I-10 Ventilation
I-11 Water Supply
I-11 Hydrant Flow and Operability
I-12 Hose Tools & Appliances
I-12A Coupling, Loading and Rolling Hose
I-12B Laying, Carrying and Advancing Hose
I-13A Water Fire Streams
I-13B Foam Fire Streams
I-14 Classes A, C, D, Vehicle and Wildland Fire Control
I-14 Ignitable Liquid and Flammable Gas Fire Control
I-15 Sprinkler System Fundamentals
I-15 Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression Systems
I-16/17 Salvage, Overhaul and Protecting Evidence of Fire Cause
I-17 Fire Cause and Origin
I-18 Fire Department Communications Equipment and
Techniques
I-18 Radio Communications and Incident Reports
I-19 Fire Prevention and Public Fire Education
I-19 Pre-Incident Survey
Quiz: Yes
Written Test:
200 Questions (70% passing score)
Practical Test: 12 Practical Skill Stations
Continuing Education Credits
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
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Total C.E. Credits
9
9
9
9
Schedule a Course
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.
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