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Fire and EMS Training Description

Firefighter I

Dates: 1/19-5/13 T,R

Time: 8:00am-11:50am

Cost: 494.25

Location: S building, room S233

Instructor: Michael Jones

Please note: There is a Mandatory Program Expectation Session to take this class.

Description:

This course meets the NFPA 1001, Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications, training requirements for WTCS Firefighter I certification. (Students must also complete the Hazardous Materials Operations course to be eligible for WTCS Firefighter I certification testing.) Students are given the opportunity to learn, develop and practice the practical skills required to perform as a firefighter, while also receiving the didactic theory required to support those skills and related firefighting functions. This course extends past the entry-level courses to better prepare the student to function as a firefighter while also providing the necessary education and skills to be eligible for WTCS Firefighter I certification testing.

Extra Info:

Students will also be registered for Hazardous Materials Operations which takes place during the Firefighter I class. Cost $78.20

Students need to attend a mandatory program expectation session (choices below).

Tuesday, 12/1/20 – 5:30pm – 7:30pm Zoom PES

Zoom Link: https://wctc.zoom.us/j/6506690724

Tuesday, 12/15/20 – 1:00pm – 3:00pm Zoom PES (PPE fitting 10am – 12pm)

Zoom Link: https://wctc.zoom.us/j/6506690724

Tuesday, 12/22/20 - 1:00pm – 3:00pm Zoom PES (PPE fitting 5:00pm -7:00pm)

Zoom Link: https://wctc.zoom.us/j/6506690724

Students who are not affiliated with a fire department are required to have a fitting for Proper Protective Equipment (PPE). Dates and times are listed below. Students are required to sign-up via Sign-up Genius to allow for social distancing. Note only 3 students are allowed per 30 minutes time frame. PPE fitting takes place on campus.

Tuesday, December 1, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tuesday, December 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Tuesday, December 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Questions? Contact FireEMS@wctc.edu, 262.691.5541.