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Course Descriptions

Fire Fighters Basics

The starting point for all new recruits or as a refresher program. This 16-hour program will combine three Essentials of Fire Fighting lessons. The three lessons will enable students to predict probable fire behaviors and know the actions necessary to change or prevent these behaviors. PPC will enable students to properly identify, use and maintain personal protective clothing.

Pre-course Assignment: Read "Essentials of Fire Fighting" 7th Edition: Pages 12-183 

Prerequisites: None

Clothing: Full turnout gear

SCBA

The starting point for all new recruits or as a refresher program. This 16-hour program will focus on one Essentials of Firefighting lesson. The lesson will enable students to be able to safely use, clean, recharge, inspect and store self-contained breathing apparatus.

Pre-course Assignment: Read "Essentials of Firefighting" 7th Edition: Pages 201-226

Prerequisite: FFB

Clothing: Full turnout gear & SCBA (SCBA CANNOT be shared) 

SCBA bottles must have recent hydro testing indicated on cylinders or they will not be refilled

Pump Operations

This course will cover the basic maintenance of a fire pump, how to use a fire pumper, how to use the relief valve, how to draft water from a slough and pumping from a hydrant system. Students will be shown how to perform pump service tests on their trucks. This course consists of both theory and practical work environments.

Prerequisites: None

Clothing: Full turnout gear or coveralls

Fire Safety Inspections (Visitations)

This course encourages fire safety visitations and evaluations of small community facilities and will include the reason for inspections, authority under the Fire Safety Act 1992, building classification, inspection & maintenance, emergency planning, calculation of occupant load (based on net floor space & exits), common hazards, orders and appeals, water supply & hydrant maintenance.

Prerequisites: None

Materials Required: calculator, measuring tape, pen, ruler & notepad.

Ground Ladders and Ropes

Completion of this program will enable the student to identify, carry, raise, climb, inspect and maintain fire service ladders and the student will be able to identify and properly knot, use and maintain various types of rope used in the fire service. 

Pre-course assignment: Read "Essentials of Fire Fighting 7th Edition: Chapter 18 Ladders/ Chapter 7 Ropes & Knots

Prerequisites: FFB & SCBA

Clothing: Full turnout gear

Vehicle Fire Fighting

This program consists of a theoretical and practical application. The program will enable students to identify and describe dangers associated with vehicle fires. Students will identify and explain the elements of vehicle fire suppression strategy, describe the major dangers of vehicle fires, understand the importance of strategy and tactical team operations, and understand the possible indications of deliberate fires. Students will participate in hands-on vehicle firefighting, as well as classroom activities.

Prerequisites: FFB & SCBA

Clothing: Full Turnout Gear / SCBA. 

SCBA bottles must have recent hydro testing indicated on cylinders or they will not be refilled

Vehicle Extrication

This course is designed to teach rescue personnel involved in vehicle extrication the knowledge & skills necessary to perform a safe expedient rescue using a variety of tools and techniques. Students will gain the knowledge to assess the accident scene using the Incident Command System and have the opportunity to use extrication equipment in a safe, controlled situation under the guidance of a skilled instructor. The safe use, care & maintenance of hand and heavy hydraulic rescue tools will be covered. Students will learn to recognize existing and potential hazards at an accident scene and to stabilize the entire scene, as well as patient access, care and package for removal. Extrication can be dangerous - rescuers should be properly trained in order to protect themselves and work safely near accident victims. 

Safety equipment must be worn.

Prerequisites: None

Clothing: Full turnout gear, gloves, CSA footwear, helmets with face shield & safety glasses