Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
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Program Objective: Train compact, entry level firefighters in the cognitive (knowledge), Psychomotor (skills) and affective (professional behavior) domains.
This course is intended to introduce the student to the organization of the fire department, the role of the fire fighter in the organization, the fire department’s standard operating procedures and the role of other agencies as they relate to the fire department. The course is a combination of classroom and hands on skill application. The skills covered will include firefighter safety techniques, use of and care for personal protective equipment, hand and power tool operation, hose and water stream operations, fire extinguisher operations, fire ground communications and live fire operations. The student will be required to demonstrate proficiency of the skills and knowledge competencies required by the National Fire Protection Association, standard 1001.
Competencies to be achieved:
- Meeting NFPA standards along with Arizona Center for Fire Service Excellence (AzCFSE).
- Able to take test certification testing with AzCFSE
- Understand skills and concepts for firefighting, in both structure and wildland
- Meets Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations standards for NFPA
- Demonstrate the professional behavior attributes of a firefighter
Details
Hours
12
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Kingman, BHC & LHC campuses
Local WIB
11 - ARIZONA@WORK - Mohave and La Paz Counties
Name of Credential
AzCFSE and IFSAC certification
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grants, Loans & ScholarshipsÂ
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$110.00 IFSTA-Essentials of firefighting text book: 110.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$250.00 State testing fees
In-State Tuition
$3,600.00
Other Fees
$159.00 Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation Precheck-159 Other requirements needed: Immunizations (or Titers), Physical Exam, Proof of Student Health Insurance.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$6,475.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$800.00 Uniforms: (Included in student fees-2 pants, 2 tee shifts 1 class B shift) PPE (Turnout and SCBA) - $750 Misc uniform tags and supplies $50
Total In-State Program Cost
$4,919.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$7,794.00
