Rural Fire Fighter Training Program Information:

GENERAL

The Incipient Level 1 Rural Fire Fighter Training Program:

• Designed to be an introductory training program which incorporates core elements from the NFPA Standard 1001 training criteria. The Incipient Level 1Training provides the student firefighter with fundamental basic fire behavior knowledge and the fire suppression skills required to function as a rural fire fighter.
• Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Training is not a requirement.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is not a requirement.
• Incipient Level 1 firefighters are instructed in fire suppression techniques which allow them to effectively use portable Ultra High Pressure (UHP) fire suppression systems and/or portable High Energy Cold Compressed Air Foam Systems (HECCAFS), extinguishers and handlines flowing up to 125 gpm.

Advanced Exterior Level 2 Rural Fire Fighter Training Program i

• Basic Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Training is a prerequisite. requirement.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with Worksafe BC regulations and NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program are required for all participants in the Advanced Exterior Level 2 training program.
• Interior attack lines and fire fighter entry into Immediate Danger to Life or Health (IDLH) environments as stated in `known life hazard` as defined under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.156 is not required.
• Advanced Level 2 firefighters are instructed in fire suppression techniques which allow them to effectively use portable Ultra High Pressure (UHP) fire suppression systems and/or portable High Energy Cold Compressed Air Foam Systems (HECCAFS), extinguishers and handlines flowing up to 250 gpm.

GOALS

The Rural Firefighter Training Program examines fire behavior characteristics in a typical residential (compartment) structural environment. The goal is to emphasis training the fire fighter to recognize basic fire behavior indicators, predict the development of the fire, and implement the appropriate safe fire suppression techniques to provide extinguishment.

TARGET AUDIENCE

The Rural Firefighter Training Program is specifically designed for Volunteer Fire Services. This is an introductory fire fighting course which is designed for both novice and experienced volunteer fire department members.

PREREQUISTES

Prior to entering Rural Fire Fighter Training Program the participant shall meet the following requirements:

• Minimum educational requirements established by the authority having jurisdiction.
• Minimum age requirements of 19 years of age.
• Fitness requirements for entry Rural Fire Fighter participants shall be established by the authority having jurisdiction.
• Participants shall meet the medical requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

CLASS SIZE

The classroom presentation and hands on training elements of the course restricts the class size to 10 participants for Basic Incipient Level 1 Training and 12 participants for Advanced Exterior Level 2 Training programs. Larger classes may be accommodated, this may require additional instructors to insure a safe and effective learning environment.

CREDIT AND CERTIFICATION

Bridging the Rural Fire Fighter Program to achieve Basic Fire Fighting Certification:
The Rural Fire Fighter Training Program is not designed to meet specific certification requirements. This course does meet part of the core requirements for NFPA 1001 Standard Fire Fighter training.

The Rural Fire Fighter Training Course is a precursor to achieving Basic Fire Fighter accreditation. Bridging courses taken via the Basic Fire Fighter program will enable the Rural Fire Fighter to take the required additional components of the British Columbia Basic Fire Fighter Training.

To achieve certification, individuals must successfully complete the applicable written examinations and practical evaluations administered by the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC), Fire and Safety Division for the NFPA 1001 Standard, Fire Fighter I.

COURSE SCHEDULE

The basic 32 hour course is generally delivered over four consecutive days at the client’s location and combines classroom instruction and hands on fire suppression training with the community’s own fire suppression equipment.

INSTRUCTORS

Our training instructors are accredited fire educators in British Columbia; all training instructors have a minimum 20 years fire fighting experience in professional/composite fire services.