Fire Service Training Academy I Certificate (1 semester)

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(Certificate)
(CERT FS13)

Program Description: The Fire Service Training Academy I is designed to provide entry level training for potential firefighters. This course includes classroom and drill ground training covering NFPA 1001 objectives, for Firefighter I. Students are administered the Colorado Division of Fire Safety exams for Firefighter I upon successful completion of the academy.

Registration Requirements: Students must consult with the Academy Director prior to registration.

Prerequisite: Current Professional Level CPR Certification.

Certificate Requirements:

FST 100 - Firefighter I Credits: 9

Choose one of the following:

EMS 115 - First Responder Credits: 3
FST 126 - Vehicle Extrication Awareness Credits: 1
FST 170 - Clinical I Credits: 0.25 to 6

Total Credits for Certificate: 10-15

Fire Science Advisory Committee

Ron Adams

Greeley Fire Department

Michael Blackwill

Windsor-Severance Fire Protection District

Steve Charles

Berthoud Fire Department

Jeremiah Drumright

Student Representative

Ryan Fuller

Evan Fire Department

Hugh Kane

Eaton Fire Department

Chris Klass

Johnstown Fire Department

Jim Klug

Frederick-Firestone Fire Department

Ned Sparks

Loveland Fire Department

Taw Tamlin

Fort Lupton Fire

Jerry Ward

VSIF