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FIREFIGHTER TRAINING

INTRODUCTION TO THE EMERGENCY SERVICES (12 HOURS) TC/IS

PURPOSE: This course is designed to provide the basic skills, knowledge and theories that a new member in the
emergency services will be required to understand.

CONTENT: Orientation of the Delaware Fire Service, overview of protective equipment, fire behavior, emergency scene
safety, self-contained breathing apparatus overview, small tools, fire extinguisher usage, and hazardous materials
recognition will be discussed in this course.

AUDIENCE: Any new member who will serve as Emergency Medical Technicians, Drivers only, Fire Police or an
Administrative Member or a member under 16 years of age.

PREREQUISITES: None TUITION PER STUDENT: $60 In-State Fire Companies; $120 Out-of-State Fire Companies

CLASS LIMIT: 75 students EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Helmet, gloves and clothing that can get soiled

BASIC FIREFIGHTING SKILLS (36 HOURS) TC

PURPOSE: The Basic Firefighting Skills Course has been designed to provide the necessary skills and knowledge that
a new firefighter may utilize on an emergency scene. This course is the initial step of the Sequential Training Program of
the Fire School. Basic Firefighting Skills will be a prerequisite for all other fire-training courses provided by the school.

CONTENT: Orientation, Protective Equipment, Fire Behavior, Contaminated Atmospheres, Fire Service Organizations,
Firefighter Safety, Basic Ropes and Knots, Fire Extinguisher usage, Salvage Cover Applications, Ground Ladders, Self
Contained Breathing Apparatus, Forcible Entry Equipment, Emergency Scene Power Equipment, Hose Adaption, Basic
MAYDAY/Firefighter Survival, and Appliances and Evolutions will be discussed in this course. Hazardous Materials
Awareness with Certification Testing, physical fitness, and driving personal vehicles to the station are also included in this
course.

AUDIENCE: All fire service personnel, specifically the recruit member who has no experience in fire scene operations,
or as a review to experienced firefighters.

PREREQUISITES: In-state students shall be fifteen (15) years of age or older. Out-of-State students shall be eighteen
(18) years of age.

CLASS LIMIT: 200 students EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full PPE refer to page 11

TUITION PER STUDENT: $200 In-State Fire Companies; $350 Out-of-State Fire Companies

STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING SKILLS (24 HOURS) TC

PURPOSE: The Structural Firefighting Skills Course is half of the
second phase of the Fire School’s Sequential Training Program.
This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and

skills required by a firefighter to operate as a member of a

firefighting team in a structural firefighting situation.

CONTENT: Search & Rescue, Firefighter Safety & Survival, Methods
of Fire Attack, Ventilation, Overhaul, Salvage, Utility, Control, Forcible
Entry, Sprinkler Systems and Termination are topics that will be
discussed in this course.

AUDIENCE: All fire service personnel who will be participating in
structural firefighting activities.

PREREQUISITES: Basic Firefighting Skills and 16 years of age

CLASS LIMIT: 120 students EQUIPMENT NEEDED: Full PPE refer to Page 11

TUITION PER STUDENT: $140 In-State Fire Companies; $280 Out-of-State Fire Companies

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