Fire Fighter I/ II Bridge Program
This is an entry-level bridge course for certified Volunteer Fire
Fighters who want Fire Fighter I/II certification. This four-week
course consists of a combination of classroom study, drill field
practice, and training evolutions that prepares the fire fighters to
perform most fire ground functions under the supervision of an officer
or experienced fire fighter. Successful completion of all written exams,
practical exercises, and a passing score on the state certification exam
is required for graduation.
Additional Requirements:
Student must be a
state-certified Volunteer Fire Fighter, successfully complete the
Candidate Physical Ability Exam (CPAT), and submit a Notice of
Employment and Physical Statement.
Necessary forms
used by
departments in order to request and schedule certification courses for
their areas. These forms are not for the field student.
Forms to be
submitted with initial application:
CPAT Form
Revised 3/28/05
Notice of Employment
Revised 1/25/05
Physical Statement
Revised 2/1/05
Materials and forms to be used
throughout the class
Fire Fighter I/II Performance Evaluation Form
Revised 2/2005
Fire Fighter I/II Performance Evaluation Skill Sheets
Revised 3/2005
Fire Fighter I/II
Progress Report
Revised 9/8/2004
Materials and forms to be used
throughout the class
Fire Fighter I/II
Bridge Progress Report
Revised 9/8/2004
Fire Fighter I/II Performance Evaluation Form
Revised 2/2005
Fire Fighter I/II Performance Evaluation Skill Sheets
Revised 3/2005
Course Hours:
160
Prerequisite:
Certified Certified Volunteer Fire Fighter and
successful completion of CPAT and
High School Diploma/GED.
Reference Text Required: IFSTA's
Essentials of Fire Fighting, 4th edition, available at the
Shelton State Bookstore
at
1-800-538-0762.
Supplementary Reading:
NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications,
2002 edition, available at the NFPA web site at
www.nfpa.org
NOTE:
Due to the rigors of the certification exam, students are strongly
encouraged to purchase and begin reading the assigned text(s) before
classes commence. |
