Firefighting requires discipline and attention to academic and professional standards to successfully fight live fires, address hazardous-materials (HAZMAT) incidents, and conduct search-and-rescue operations. Students will become familiar with the procedures, equipment, and technologies used by fire departments. This course challenges students academically, mentally, and physically and meets the standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001-2013 leading to the opportunity to obtain a Firefighter 1 certification.
This course connects to the following career pathways:
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security - Firefighting
Must be at least 16 years old by the first day of the course offering. Must pass a Medical Physical (NFPA 1582) and Physical Agility Test (CPAT)
This course is paired with Firefighting 2 (Semester) in the same school year.