The student will be introduced to the basic concept of truck company operations as part of an organized, coordinated structural fire suppression operation. Truck companies, regardless of whether they arrive on an aerial device, squad, or engine, are the ‘combat engineers’ of fire attack operations.
This course is designed to provide firefighters with the knowledge and skill objectives to safely perform rescue techniques to remove trapped or lost firefighters during deteriorating suppression activities. This course is for firefighters who are members of a RIT, and tasked with extrication responsibilities during structure fires. Included in this course: RIT Team roles and responsibilities, evaluation of case studies, function during suppression activities, lifting and moving techniques, extrication support needs, team building skills, and size-up techniques and structure layout.
Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 8.0hrs / Lab: 8.0hrs)
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Pump Operations I
Description: This course is designed to instruct the student in advanced techniques of operating fire pumps. Topics covered include friction loss, relay pumping, master streams, and elevated master streams.
Hours: 16.0 (Lecture: 10.0hrs / Lab: 6.0hrs) Prerequisites: Age 18 and up
Description: This course provides the fire fighter with an introduction to basic pump construction and theory as well as operating techniques. Emphasis is placed on getting water to the pump, getting water from the pump for hose streams, and prevention of common mistakes in pump operations.
This course provides instructional review of the laws pertaining to fire police powers and the expected duties of a fire police officer to include health and safety and legal aspects of performance. Fire Police Officers will also be taught how to deal with people, how to manage incident response and leadership qualities. Tabletop scenarios will be presented to reinforce the lessons introduced in regards to incident management and response.
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, Basic Fire Police (BFPO)
This course provides instruction on the proper method to be appointed, the laws pertaining to fire police, fire police powers, and the expected duties of a new fire police officer.
Prerequisites: Age 18 and up, ICS-100: Introduction to the Incident Command System
Required Textbook(s): Somerset Cambria Fire Police Association, Basic Fire Police (this will be provided)
Required Equipment: Job Related PPE
Purpose
This job aid will guide prescreened students through the FEMA Emergency Management Institute (EMI) “L” (indirect/local) course application process. After screening, students are directed to the NETC Online Admissions Application system. They then enter the courses coupon code and complete the student application process.
General Information
The National Fire Academy and the Emergency Management Institute have transitioned to an online admissions system. The online admissions application can be found here:
NETC Online Admissions Application
(https://training.fema.gov/generaladmissionsapplication)
If a student has any issues or questions regarding the online admissions system or the process, please contact:
NETC Admissions Department
(301)447-1035
NETCAdmissions@fema.dhs.gov
If a student has any issues with the FEMA Student Identification System (SID) system, please contact:
FEMA SID Help Desk
(866)291-0696
femasidhelp@cdpemail.dhs.gov
Hours of Operation: 7:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. CST
Website: FEMA Student Identification (SID) System (https://cdp.dhs.gov/femasid/#intro)
Join Upper Macungie at Fogelsville fire company to view the PPL Live Line Electrical Safety Exhibit. It is free to attend and open to everyone.
The Firefighter 1 Challenge Test scheduled for 8/17 has been canceled due to low enrollment. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
FSC: 0728 (Training) Hours: 40.0 (Lecture: 12.0hrs / Lab: 28.0hrs) FSC: 1428 (Testing) Hours: 8.0
Prerequisites: Age 16 and up, Non-Expired CPR w/ AED, Non-Expired First Aid, Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification, Rope Rescue Training
Gear: TOG, or Extrication Gear, Eye Protection.
Text Book: IFSTA Principles of Vehicle Extrication 4th Edition
