FIRE 106 — Firefighter I and II
This course provides an occupational fou ndation for fire suppression in municipal and industrial settings by focusing on the art and science of controlling and extinguishing fires. The course is based on the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001 Firefighter Professional Qualifications Standard, Firefighter Levels I and II . Successful students will achieve a foundation of knowledge and skills in the vital mission of protecting people, property, and the environment from a range of threats by employing proactive, reactive, and leadership/administration methods. Students will be held accountable and must complete pre-class and post-class assignments on time and operate as part of a firefighting team. Successful students will have the opportunity to earn Maine Structural Firefighter qualification and test for state (MFSI) and national (Pro Board) Firefighter I and II certification. Prerequisite(s): NFPA 1582-compliant medical evaluation and Maine Bureau of Labor Standards respiratory protection requirements. Non-Fire Department affiliated students must arrange for compliant personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to use throughout the course. Corequisite(s): FIRE-105