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Philadelphia Fire Department: Firefighter

Philadelphia Fire Department

ApprenticeshipCIP: 00.0000

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A U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship providing paid on-the-job training in fire suppression, rescue, and emergency response. Apprentices develop fire attack, hazardous materials handling, and public safety skills under seasoned professionals, earning progressive wages toward a nationally recognized credential in the fire service.

Format

In-Person

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements

On-the-job training required

Financial Aid

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Pennsylvania

    Pennsylvania

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer & Personal Service
  • Explosive Strength
  • Geography
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Firefighters33-2011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

  • Fire suppression operations — advance hose lines and apply appropriate extinguishing agents independently during structure and vehicle fires with minimal officer guidance.
  • PPE and SCBA maintenance — inspect, service, and correctly don breathing apparatus and protective gear according to department standards before each shift.
  • Incident radio reporting — assess evolving fire conditions and relay accurate, timely radio reports to incident command during active emergency responses.
  • Tactical ventilation — create effective ventilation openings using saws, axes, and core cutters based on fire progression and building layout at commercial and residential scenes.
  • Vehicle and apparatus operation — drive and operate fire fighting vehicles and associated pumping equipment safely to and on emergency incident scenes.
  • Technical rescue assistance — perform water, vehicle extrication, and structural collapse rescues with reduced oversight following department rescue protocols.
  • Fire site post-control inspection — conduct systematic post-extinguishment surveys to confirm full suppression and identify re-ignition risks without direct supervision.
  • Building navigation under smoke — apply knowledge of building materials, floor plans, and construction design to move toward a fire source efficiently in low-visibility conditions.
  • Crew coordination — coordinate tasks with fellow firefighters during multi-unit responses, adjusting assignments in familiar emergency scenarios as conditions change.
  • Basic medical aid — provide first-responder-level patient assessment and care at accident scenes pending arrival of advanced medical personnel.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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