This 1 week intensive course is for active people desiring to be qualified as entry-level firefighters and support personnel. Curriculum is designed by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) and taught by trained Shoreline Fire department staff. the intent of this course is to train new community members and potential recruits in basic Firefighting skills. This includes a required field exercise that is intense. Designed for active people 18+.
Course Objectives
1. Describe the purpose of the Standard Firefighting Orders and Watch Out Situations.
2. Describe what the Lookouts, Communications, Escape Routes, and Safety Zones(LCES) system is and how it relates to the Standard Firefighting Orders.
3. Describe the various communication methods and tools used for collecting, producing, and distributing information.
4. Describe the standards, tools and equipment, and various methods used in fireline construction.
5. Describe the methods for extinguishing a fire with or without the use of water.
6. Demonstrate the ability to construct fireline to required standards using various methods, tools and equipment, and techniques
For more details please contact: mboehm@shoreline.edu. Limited space, so register early! Contact Michael Boehm with questions at mboehm@shoreline.edu