Title: Syllabus
Course: Firefighting II (15152-II)

Copyright: 2019

Course Code: 8706

Suggested Grade Levels: 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks/140 hours

Prerequisites: 8705

Course Description:

This course builds on the professional knowledge and skills gained in Firefighting I. Students respond to situations caused by simulated terrorism, accidents, and natural disasters by managing resources such as medivac helicopters, emergency medical personnel, technical rescue teams, and community-based organizations. Students will become familiar with the procedures, equipment, and technologies used by current fire departments. This course challenges students academically, mentally, and physically and meets the standards of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) leading to the opportunity to obtain Firefighter II certification.

Note: Students must be at least 16 years old (40-1.79.1 Code of Virginia) by the first day of the course offering. Enrollment also requires parental consent. Additional requirements, including CPR and HAZMAT operations, are stipulated for students seeking NFPA Firefighter I or II certification.

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," (https://law.lis.virginia.gov/admincode/title8/agency20/chapter120/section150/) or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.