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Apprenticeship
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department: Firefighter
Atlanta Fire Rescue Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Course
Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training (BOSIET) with Emergency Breathing System (EBS)
OPITO
Identify Hazards and Associated Risks In Offshore Oil and Gas InstallationsKnowledge of Controls to Eliminate or Reduce Risks In Offshore EnvironmentsKnowledge of Key Offshore Safety Regulations and Basic Safety Management ConceptsOperate Safety Equipment and Follow Procedures During Helicopter Emergencies Including DitchingDemonstrate Sea Survival and First Aid Techniques In Offshore EnvironmentsOperate Basic Fire Fighting Equipment In Offshore Environments
Certification
Certified Fire Inspector (CFI)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
$499 cost
Apply applicable codes and standards to inspection findings to determine compliance per AHJ policiesComplete inspection reports based on field observations in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and AHJ policiesProcess permit and plan review applications by evaluating submissions per applicable codes, standards, and AHJ proceduresEnforce permit regulations and investigate complaints to ensure violations are corrected per applicable codes and AHJ policiesExplain the code and standards modification process to address fire and life safety issues per AHJ requirementsUnderstand and present findings in legal proceedings related to field inspections and complaints per rules of evidence
Certificate
Certified Fire Protection Specialist (CFPS)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
$499 cost
Evaluate and document fire protection systems for code compliance and life safety requirements in new and existing buildingsInspect and analyze fire protection, life safety, and building systems to mitigate loss exposures and ensure occupant safetyAnalyze and recommend fire and life safety codes and standards for the built environmentEnsure integration of fire protection and life safety systems within buildings per applicable codes and regulationsCoordinate and oversee implementation of fire protection and life safety system designs during constructionPerform fire loss investigations to determine origin, cause, and damage using fire dynamics and analytical methods
Apprenticeship
Charlotte Fire Department: Firefighter
Charlotte Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
Cincinnati Fire Department: Firefighter
Cincinnati Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
City & County of Denver: Firefighter
City & County of Denver
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
City of Chicago Fire Department: Firefighter
City of Chicago Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Course
Confined Space Awareness
OPITO
Knowledge of Applicable Legislation and Regulations For Confined Space EntryKnowledge of Industry Best Practice and Guidelines For Confined Space EntryIdentify and Define Confined Spaces In the WorkplaceIdentify Hazards Associated With Confined Spaces and Work Conducted Within ThemKnowledge of Roles and Responsibilities and Restrictions For Confined Space EntryConduct Atmospheric Testing In Confined Spaces
Apprenticeship
DC Fire & EMS: Firefighter
DC Fire & EMS
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Certificate
EMS Driver/Operator
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Certificate
Entry Level Firefighter
Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Entry Level Firefighter
Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
FIRE SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY
Pikes Peak State College
Associate's Degree
FIRE SCIENCE WILDLAND
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
Fire & Emergency Response
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate's Degree
Fire & Emergency Response
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Certificate
Fire Instructor
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Associate's Degree
Fire Science
Columbia College (CA)
Bachelor's Degree
Fire Science
Columbia College (SC)
Course
Fire Science I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the basic components of an emergency medical systemDemonstrate the principles of infection control and standard precautions for all patientsDescribe initial patient assessments, including vital signs, a focused historyAnalyze the different types of bleeding in patients, demonstrate methods for controlling the bleedingAssess the different types and degrees of burns and ways to treat themExplain the abbreviations and mnemonics that pertain to emergency care
Course
Fire Science II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Explain the concepts and methods of forcible entry into a structure or componentDemonstrate forcible entry into a structure or componentApply concepts of tactical ventilation, following the policiesCompare fire control methods in various types of structuresCompare and contrast fire control methods in Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class K, vehicleDemonstrate methods of fire control in all types of fires
Short-Term Certificate
Fire Science Technologies
Pikes Peak State College
Short-Term Certificate
Fire Science Technology
Patrick & Henry Community College
Long Certificate
Fire Science Technology
Southwestern College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Fire Science Technology
UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ
Associate's Degree
Fire Service Management
Pikes Peak State College
Certificate
Fire Technology
Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Fire Technology
Columbia College (CA)
Certificate
Fire Technology
Glendale Community College (CA)
Course
Firefighting I
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify the basic elements of an emergency medical systemDescribe the principles of infection controlList steps for initial patient assessments, including vital signs, patient historyList common types of bleeding, methods for controlling bleeding, and treatment for shockDescribe the different types of burns and ways to treat themDefine the term mnemonics and identify the ones commonly used by emergency care providers
Course
Firefighting II
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Identify methods of forcible entry into a structure or componentExplain concepts of tactical ventilation, following the policies/procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdictiIdentify fire control methods in various types of structuresIdentify fire control methods in Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, Class K, vehicle, and ground cover firesList concepts of loss control following the policiesIdentify methods of investigating causes and origins of fires in given scenarios
Course
HAZWOPER 24
Alabama Training Network
AL
Respond To Hazardous Substance Spills As TechnicianApply PPE In Hazmat ResponseConduct Decontamination Operations
Course
HAZWOPER Awareness & Operations
Alabama Training Network
AL
Respond Defensively To Hazmat ReleasesContain Hazardous Substances From Safe DistanceApply First Responder Operations Level Procedures
Course
HAZWOPER Refresher
Alabama Training Network
AL
Maintain Hazwoper CertificationKnowledge Of Updated Hazwoper RegulationsReview Emergency Response Procedures
Apprenticeship
Houston Fire Department: Firefighter
Houston Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Course
Incident Command
Alabama Training Network
AL
Manage Emergency Response With Incident CommandApply ICS In Emergency ManagementComply With NIMS Requirements
Course
Kirkwood HAZWOPER 24 (Hybrid)
Alabama Training Network
AL
Complete Hybrid Hazwoper24TrainingRespond To Hazardous Spills As TechnicianCombine Online And Hands On Hazwoper Learning
Course
Kirkwood HAZWOPER 8 - Refresher (Online)
Alabama Training Network
AL
Maintain Hazwoper Certification OnlineComplete Self Paced Hazwoper Refresher TrainingReview Hazardous Waste Operations
Apprenticeship
Louisville Metro Government: Firefighter
Louisville Metro Government
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue: Firefighter
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
Milwaukee Fire Department: Firefighter
Milwaukee Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Certificate
NFPA Safety Fundamentals Certification
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
AL
Apprenticeship
NY Fire Department (FDNY): Firefighter
NY Fire Department (FDNY)
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
Nashville Fire Department: Firefighter
Nashville Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
Norfolk Fire Department: Firefighter
Norfolk Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
Philadelphia Fire Department: Firefighter
Philadelphia Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Certificate
Regional Fire Academy
Southwestern College (CA)
Apprenticeship
San Francisco Fire Department: Firefighter
San Francisco Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Apprenticeship
Seattle Fire Department: Firefighter
Seattle Fire Department
Active ListeningCoordinationCritical ThinkingCustomer & Personal ServiceExplosive StrengthGeography
Long Certificate
Verdugo Fire Academy
Glendale Community College (CA)
Certificate
Verdugo Recruit Fire Academy
Glendale Community College (CA)
Certificate
Wildland Fire
Columbia College (CA)
Associate's Degree
Wildland Fire Science
Pikes Peak State College
Course
Wildland Firefighting and Controlled Fire
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
AL
Define the basic terminology pertaining to wildland firefightingIdentify the parts of a wildfireDefine and explain the parts of the Fire TriangleDemonstrate the ability to read and interpret a topographical mapDescribe the effects of various types of topography on wildland fire behaviorIdentify the basic types and characteristics of fuel and describe how they influence fire behavior