FST 129 Basic Firefighter Operations II

Prerequisite: FST 119 with a grade of C or better, and documented proof of fire department affiliation.
2 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 3 hrs credit
This course is the continuation of FST 119 , Basic Firefighter Operations, and will provide first responders with the knowledge and skills to understand what hazardous substances are and the risk associated with them in an incident. Students who successfully complete this course will be eligible to sit for the State Fire Marshal’s Hazardous Materials First Responder- Operations certification exam. This course will also include live fire training, numerous fireground-speed evolutions and skill competencies to better prepare the student to operate safely and efficiently on the fireground.