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1. The History and Orientation of the Fire Service. Objectives (1 of 4). List five guidelines for successful fire fighter training. Define the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Fighter I. Describe the roles of fire fighters within the fire department. Objectives (2 of 4).
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1 The History and Orientation of the Fire Service
Objectives (1 of 4) • List five guidelines for successful fire fighter training. • Define the roles and responsibilities of a Fire Fighter I. • Describe the roles of fire fighters within the fire department.
Objectives (2 of 4) • Describe the four basic principles of organization of a fire department. • Describe a fire department’s regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures, and explain how they apply to the fire fighter.
Objectives (3 of 4) • Locate information in departmental documents and standard operating procedures. • List the different types of fire department companies, and describe their functions.
Objectives (4 of 4) • Define the chain of command as it applies to a fire department. • Describe changes in the fire department from colonial days to the present.
Introduction • Training to become a fire fighter is not easy. • Fire fighters are challenged both physically and mentally. • Fire fighter training will expand your understanding of fire suppression.
Fire Fighter Guidelines • Be safe. • Follow orders. • Work as a team. • Think! • Follow the golden rule.
General Qualifications (1 of 3) • Age requirements • Most departments require that candidates be between the ages of 18 and 21. • Education requirements • Most departments require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
General Qualifications (2 of 3) • Medical requirements • Medical evaluations are often required before training can begin. • Medical requirements for fire fighters are specified in NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Operational Medical Program for Fire Departments.
General Qualifications (3 of 3) • Physical fitness requirements • Physical fitness requirements ensure that fire fighters have the strength and stamina needed. • Emergency medical requirements • Departments may require fire fighters to be certified at the first responder, Emergency Medical Technician Basic, or higher levels.
