Lakeshore Technical College - Fire Service Training Courses (Non-degree)

Fire Service Training Courses (Non-degree)

Entry Level Part 1 and Part 2 (30 hours each) introduces the participant to the basic knowledge and skills necessary to safely perform fire fighting functions under direct supervision. The targeted audience is individuals new to the fire fighting field. These courses include training in protective equipment and breathing apparatus, placing ground ladders, stretching hoselines, nozzle selection and handling, building search and rescue, ventilation, and awareness to hazardous materials. These courses, when taken in sequential order, are designed to provide the fire department member with the minimum fire fighter training as specified in Wisconsin Administrative Code, Department of Commerce, Chapter 30, Fire Department Safety and Health.

Firefighter I (36 hours) prepares the participant to be able to perform fire fighting functions at a minimum nationally recognized level under direct supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed the Entry level series of courses and wish to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course includes training in building construction, advanced forcible entry, utility safety, ropes and knots, and fire-ground communications. The participant must also take the Hazardous Materials Operations Level course (24 hours) in order to meet the requirements for Wisconsin Certification as a Firefighter I.

Hazardous Materials Operations (24 hours) prepares firefighters to recognize hazardous materials, determine and don appropriate protective ensemble, and initiate defensive actions to protect the public, environment, and property from the effects of a hazardous material release. This course is designed for emergency responders to a hazardous material release and is required for firefighters seeking Certification as a Firefighter I.

Firefighter II (42 hours) prepares the student to perform fire fighting functions at an advanced nationally recognized level under general supervision. The targeted audience is individuals who have completed Firefighter I coursework and desire to increase their knowledge and skills base to the next level. This course includes training in: advanced building construction, advanced water supply applications, rescue and extrication, advanced fire control methods, and fire prevention and public education. This course is required for Wisconsin Certification as a Firefighter II.

Driver/Operator Training Both Entry Level Driver/Operator (30 hours) and Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator (66 hours) courses are available. Each is divided into two parts (driving and pumping). The Entry Level course is designed to meet the Comm. 30 minimum training requirements for a new pumper operator. The Fire Apparatus Driver/ Operator course encompasses more information and skills. Completion of the Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator course allows the student to challenge the tests for Wisconsin Certification as a Driver/Operator Pumper.

Fire Instructor I (40 hours) prepares the participant to perform fire instruction duties at a minimum nationally recognized level. The targeted audience is individuals who have previously functioned as "qualified instructors" according to Comm 30.07, Training and Education (1) (b) 4.[3-4.2, 3-4.4 and 3-4.5] of Wisconsin Administrative Code, Department of Commerce, Chapter Comm 30, Fire Department Safety and Health and desire, or are required, to increase their knowledge and skills set to the next level. This course is designed to provide the Instructor I candidate with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements (JPRs) in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1041, Chapter 2.