Course Description:
The course provides general knowledge in the use of thermal protective clothing, SCBA and PASS device for interior firefighting. Course topics include: utilizing the pre-incident plan, attacking an interior structural fire, forcing entry into a structure, performing ventilation, overhauling a fire scene, and exiting the hazardous area as a team.
The class further provides instruction in property conservation, interior rapid intervention crews, property conservation, interpreting alarm conditions, utilizing master stream appliances, extinguishing an ignitable liquid fire, controlling a flammable liquids fire, utilizing tools and equipment, setting up and using portable ladders, interfacing with mutual aid, and extinguishing Class C fires.
Prerequisite(s):
Certified Incipient Industrial Fire Brigade Member from the Louisiana Firefighter Certification Program or another agency accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC).
Hours:
16
Cost:
$550