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“So you want to be a Firefighter”

“So you want to be a Firefighter”. Chief Michael Dilley Urbana Fire Rescue. What does it take to be a Firefighter?. Associate’s Degree (preferred) Fire Academy (400 Hrs) Fire Behavior Ladders SCBA/Rescue Hose/Water Streams Tactics Fire Detection and Alarm systems. Specialties.

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“So you want to be a Firefighter”

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  1. “So you want to be a Firefighter” Chief Michael Dilley Urbana Fire Rescue

  2. What does it take to be a Firefighter? • Associate’s Degree (preferred) • Fire Academy (400 Hrs) • Fire Behavior • Ladders • SCBA/Rescue • Hose/Water Streams • Tactics • Fire Detection and Alarm systems

  3. Specialties • Hazardous Materials • Terrorism • Technical Rescue • Structural Collapse • Trench Rescue • Confined Space Rescue • High Angle • Auto Extrication

  4. Specialty's (continued) • Fire Prevention • Inspection and Plan Review • Public Education • Fire/Arson Investigation • Explosives Investigation • Juvenile Firesetter Intervention

  5. Emergency Medical Services • Emergency Medical Technician-Basic • 1 full Semester class at Community College • Classes by EMS providers • Classroom • Hands On • Practical experience • Clinical experience (ER, Ambulance Ride-a-longs) • State Exam at end of course • Continuing education after Certification

  6. Emergency Medical Services • Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic • Pre-requisite- 6+ mo experience as an EMT-B • College level course/and degree • 1-2 Yr program • Classes are very competitive to get into • Testing required

  7. Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic • Classroom • A&P, Airway and Respiratory, Cardiac, Trauma, Medical emergencies etc. • Practical (Hands-on Learning) • Clinical • ER, CCU, ICU, OR, NICU, Peds, OB/GYN, • Burn Center, 911 Center, Ambulance Internship • State Exam

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