Comprehensive Firefighter Course for Students Available

ROXIE, MS -  A new comprehensive internet course is available to students. 

This course is designed to prepare the participant to be able to perform firefighting functions at an intermediate level meeting minimum nation standards according to National Fire Protection Association 1001. The student will be prepared for the Pro Board Exam which is included.   

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The student will identify the roles and responsibilities of a firefighter in the fire service. The students will define the basic functions of the fire service. The student will describe the basic types of fire apparatus and tools and their functions. The student will demonstrate competencies in basic firefighting techniques such as search and rescue, ventilation, and ladder basics. The student will identify and describe the correct use of hose lines and fire streams. The students will identify and analyze general safety procedures and the use of personal protective clothing. The student will describe the correct procedures and techniques for the use of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). The student will identify potential hazardous materials incidents. Click here for more information. 

Other available information can be seen at the following sites

National Firefighters Protection Association  (NFPA)

NFPA Codes and Standards 

NFPA Safety Information 

NFPA Training

Source:  Staff 

FREE State Fire Academy Firefighter Training

28 March 2013

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!

What: Apparatus Pump Operator II – Mobile Water Supply

Where: Kingston Volunteer Fire Department – Kingston Road

When: April 1,2 & 4, 2013 starts @ 6:00 p.m. each night

This is a NO COST class made available by the Department of Insurance and Mississippi State Fire Academy.

  

You do NOT have to be a current firefighter to attend. The public is encouraged to attend.

   

Stan Owens, Jr.

Adams County EMA - Director

Adams County Fire Coordinator

201 S. Wall St. / P.O. Box 805

Natchez, MS 39121

Work: (601) 442-7021 / Fax: (601) 442-6271

Adams County CodeRed sign up here:
https://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=b%2FRtgKiQa9bfQxgBw2retQ%3D%3D

Concordia Parish CodeRed sign up here:
https://cne.coderedweb.com/Default.aspx?groupid=Pz9Qr3y9w2UWaMudniJQiQ%3D%3D

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