FIR 101 — Firefighter I 3 Credits
The purpose of this course is to prepare students for certification as Fire Fighter I (according to the professional standards described in NFPA 1001). The course will cover fire department organization and history, communications, incident command system, building construction, fire behavior, fire fighter safety and survival, use of equipment in performing on-scene operations, equipment testing and maintenance, water supplies, pre -fire survey, inspections, incident reporting, fire prevention/public education, hazardous material awareness and terrorism/WMD awareness. Students will also complete CPR and First Aid Certification. At the end of the course, students will sit for the State of Maine FFI certification exam. (2 lec, 2 lab)