Firefighting I

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

Course

Firefighting I is designed to provide the student with basic information on fire service organization, the fire ground environment, firefighter safety, and the science of fire and fire behavior.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Firefighting I is designed to provide the student with basic information on fire service organization, the fire ground environment, firefighter safety, and the science of fire and fire behavior.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

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Firefighting I

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

Course

Firefighting I is designed to provide the student with basic information on fire service organization, the fire ground environment, firefighter safety, and the science of fire and fire behavior.

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

Identify the basic elements of an emergency medical system
Describe the principles of infection control
List steps for initial patient assessments, including vital signs, patient history
List common types of bleeding, methods for controlling bleeding, and treatment for shock
Describe the different types of burns and ways to treat them
Define the term mnemonics and identify the ones commonly used by emergency care providers

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

Program Pathway to Law, Public Safety, Corrections and SecurityFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

Auto-populatedfrom NSX Competency Framework

Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

Personal protective equipment — don and inspect fire-resistant clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus under direct supervision during station drills.
Fire apparatus response — ride to incident scenes and assist senior crew members with equipment deployment under close direction.
Radio communication protocols — transmit basic scene reports and condition updates to supervisors using two-way radios during supervised training exercises.
Fire behavior fundamentals — recognize common fire types and identify associated hazards under the guidance of an officer on a residential structure fire.
Forcible entry tools — handle axes, crowbars, and electric saws safely to create openings for ventilation under direct crew supervision.
Survivor rescue basics — assist credentialed personnel in removing trapped occupants from burning structures during structured training scenarios.
Post-fire site inspection — follow a senior firefighter through an extinguished fire scene to identify remaining hot spots and hazards under direct oversight.
Hose line management — connect, advance, and control charged hose lines with crew support during live-fire training evolutions.
Building construction awareness — identify common construction types and materials that affect fire spread while completing on-the-job orientation tours.
Emergency response protocols — follow standard operating procedures when responding to automobile accidents and industrial incidents alongside experienced crew.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Firefighting I is designed to provide the student with basic information on fire service organization, the fire ground environment, firefighter safety, and the science of fire and fire behavior.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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