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Y608 - Essentials of Firefighter I (96 Hours)
The Firefighter I course is structured for competency-based group instruction of the Firefighter I information presented in the IFSTA "Essentials of Fire Fighting" (4th Edition). It addresses the standards covered in NFPA 1001 (2002) Chapter 5 with the exception of those objectives related to response to hazardous materials at the awareness level (NFPA 472). The firefighter I will receive knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a firefighting team under direct supervision in hazardous conditions.

Y609 - Essentials of Firefighter II (45 Hours)
The Firefighter II course is structured for competency-based group instruction of the Firefighter II information presented in the IFSTA "Essentials of Fire Fighting" (4th Edition). It addresses the standards covered in NFPA 1001 (2002) Chapter 6 with the exception of those objectives related to response to hazardous materials at the operations level (NFPA 472). The firefighter II will receive the knowledge and skills to function under general supervision.

These materials can be purchased directly from:

Fire Protection Publications/IFSTA
Oklahoma State University
930 North Willis
Stillwater, OK 74078
405-744-5723
800-654-4055
www.ifsta.org

Questions on how the Fire Service Training Bureau has used these materials can be directed to:

Fire Service Training Bureau
3100 Fire Service Road
Ames, IA 50011-3100
888-469-2374

NOTE: This is a program for State designated fire training organizations. If you or members of your organization are interested in the Endorsement Program, please contact your State fire service training system.

Further information may be obtained from Diane Close, the State training agencies point of contact at NFA for the Endorsement Program, at (800) 238-3358, ext. 1376, or (301) 447-1376.