FS 1123 Firefighter I
This is a comprehensive course designed to introduce the knowledge and skills necessary for fire service personnel to function at a department at the Firefighter II Level NFPA 1001. There will be some evenings and weekend assignments. This is a physically demanding course and participants should be prepared to endure numerous classroom presentations and outside, “hands-on” skill sessions. Successful completion of the course is required to qualify to sit for the Arkansas Firefighter Certification. Topics covered in the course are general knowledge and skill requirements; fire department communications; fire ground operations; rescue operations, and prevention, preparedness, and maintenance. There will be written and skill evaluations throughout the course and for certifications.
Prerequisite
AFA First Responder or equivalent and fire department sponsorship.
Corequisite
None