Firefighting I 8705 (co-op not available)

Suggested Grade Levels: 10 or 11 (36 weeks)

Students are introduced to the equipment and procedures necessary to fight live fires, operate in simulated hazardous-materials incidents, and conduct search-and-rescue operations. Students react to multi-faceted situations (e.g., caused by simulated terrorism, accidents, and natural disasters) as part of an emergency-response team. Students become familiar with emerging technologies such as communications software (e.g., dispatch systems, GIS, mapping systems, incident reporting, and simulation programs), multimedia inputs, thermal imaging cameras, and hazardous gas detectors. Students acquire teamwork, critical-thinking, public-speaking, research, report-writing, and incident-management skills. This course challenges students academically, mentally, and physically.

Note: Students must be at least 16 years old by the first day of the course offering.

As noted in Superintendent’s Memo #106-10 (4-30-2010), this Career and Technical Education (CTE) course must maintain a maximum pupil-to-teacher ratio of 20 students to one teacher, due to safety regulations. The 2010-2012 biennial budget waiver of the teacher-to-pupil ratio staffing requirement does not apply.
Concentration Sequences Career Cluster(s) and Pathway(s) Available Credentials
(A combination of the course above and those below, equivalent to two 36-week courses)
Students wishing to complete a specialization may take additional courses appropriate to their career pathways.		 For federal reporting (choose one) Upon Completion of the Above Course
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
  • Emergency and Fire Management Services
  • Law Enforcement Services
 Certifications