Firefighter I & II - Sarasota County Technical Institute

Firefighter I & II from Sarasota County Technical Institute is a Campus Certificate Fire Fighting degree that prepares you for a Fire Protection career. Firefighter I & II training meets the requirements for state certification as a firefighter according to the standards established by the Bureau of Fire Standards and Training. It includes the written and practical portions of the State Minimum Standards Certification Examinations. Through state-of-the-art educational resources and facilities, you experience realistic scenarios to best coach you for a career in this dangerous field and meet the community?s need for highly competent fire fighters. Once you successfully complete this program, you'll... Understand fire department organization and procedures. Use fire alarm and communication equipment appropriately. Understand how fires behave. Use portable fire extinguishers and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) effectively. Demonstrate ventilation practices. Use ropes, tools, forcible entry equipment, as well as other equipment. Demonstrate rescue and safety procedures. Use ladders, fire hoses, nozzles, fire streams, water supplies, sprinkler systems and appliances. Demonstrate salvage and overhaul procedures. Provide emergency medical care, follow health and prevention inspection practices, and demonstrate knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases including AIDS. Demonstrate good employability skills. Follow proper health and human relation practices. View more details on Sarasota County Technical Institute . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Fire Fighting courses.