The new Structural Firefighter Strategy and Tactics course is from Jones and Bartlett 3rd edition. Structural Firefighting Strategy & Tactics Course Certified Firefighter Online Class Syllabus (.pdf).Firefighter Practice Skill Test Instructions and Evaluation Sheets (.pdf).Certified Firefighter Course Card (.pdf).

IFSTA's 6th Edition Essentials Program or Jones and Bartlett 3rd Edition Fundamentals of Fire Fighter Skills can be used as the guide for this estimated 80-hour entry level program with an additional 40 hours of performance competencies. The foundation of fire service training is covered in the basic certified firefighter program. Automobile, school bus, and heavy truck extrication are covered, plus low angle rope rescue, water rescue, trench and confined space awareness, and patient packaging. The Rescue Operations Course is about 40 hours in length, with half of the class time spent doing hands-on activities. Certified Driver Operator Online Syllabus (.pdf).Fire Apparatus Operator Driver Course (.pdf).Aerial operator is an additional portion that can be offered along with the pumping apparatus class. Subject areas covered: driving emergency vehicles, fire pump basics, maintenance, water supply and pump discharge calculations. The IFSTA 3 rd Edition 'Pumping Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook' is the accepted curriculum for this 40-hour course, which includes about eight hours of practical activities and an eight-hour EVOC class. Course and Instructor Evaluation Form (.pdf)ĭriver/Operator Course (Aerial Operator Optional).Class Attendance Roster - Sign In Sheet (.pdf).Links to course-specific forms are shown directly below the course description. Please use the following forms for any of the courses below. To have your training added to the training calendar, please contact the State Fire Marshal's Office by email or call (605) 773-3562.

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The program provides for the certification of firefighters, fire instructors, fire apparatus driver/operators, and fire officers through certified training programs. The State Fire Service Training Program offers training materials and coordinates training courses for state fire school, district fire schools, National Fire Academy courses and other special training classes.

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