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**** ONLY ONE COURSE CAN BE TAKEN AT A TIME DURING THE WEEKEND *****

Gravelbourg ,will be offering Fire Fighter Basics as well as SCBA and Structural Search and Rescue . You will only be able to take one course over the weekend. Register for one course for the weekend and we can't wait to see you there 

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: 

SCBA: 

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. 

Search and Rescue: 

Full turnout gear and SCBA / spare bottle Structural Search and Rescue After completing this 16-hour course, the student shall be able to demonstrate practices for firefighter survival during interior operations, describe search and rescue operations. Students shall also be able to describe MAYDAY protocols, evacuation, and rapid intervention operations. Prerequisites: FFB, SCBA, LADDERS, ROPES & KNOTS Clothing: Full turnout gear and SCBA/spare bottle