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This course provides the student with information on driver responsibilities, recognized standards, and related laws for fire apparatus. Topics include basic inspections, documentation, maintenance, and troubleshooting fire apparatus, and techniques on driving and positioning fire apparatus. Each student also has the opportunity to increase his or her driving skills during simulated driving conditions. NOTE: If […]

Learn to navigate using topographic and other maps used with the compass and Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Discusses topography contours, map scales, and map projections. Navigate in the field using inexpensive modern compass and GPS receiver to define desired directions of travel and use them on the ground. Discussion of different hand-held GPS receivers, their […]

This course provides the student with information, theory, methods and techniques for operating fire service pumps; including: Types of pumps, engine and pump gauges maintenance, unsafe pumping conditions, pressure relief devices, cooling systems, water supplies, drafting filed hydraulics and pumping operations. Pre-Requisites: FS 65A Driver/Operator 1A: Emergency Vehicle Operations, OSFM Fire Fighter 1 or equivalent. […]

This course provides the knowledge and skills to prepare an emergency responder to extricate victim(s) from a common passenger vehicle in a safe and effective manner in accordance with AHJ policies and procedures. Topics include sizing up an incident; creating an incident action plan; establishing safety zones; mitigating hazards; stabilizing and creating access and egress […]

Do you enjoy hiking, training, and hands-on work?  Do you enjoy traveling and creating strong friendships?  Do you have an interest in working as a Wildland Firefighter? If so, this course provides essential training for anyone interested in meeting requirements for entry-level firefighting positions. Learn from NWCG Certified Instructors with Direct Wildland Firefighting Experience. This […]