Firefighter Safety and Health

CEF001 – 4.00 Hours

Schedule

FP CEF001 52 $10.00 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

Firefighter Safety and Health initiative is a focal point of the current service. This course offers 4 CE credit hours, reviewing firefighter LODD, medical programs, wellness and fitness programs, and firefighter safety.  This course offers an interactive practice session and a module quiz based off IFSTA Essentials of 7th edition.  This course satisfies: NFPA 1001 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.2.4, 4.3.2, 4.3.3, 4.3.5, 4.3.10, 4.3.17

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Technical Requirements

In order to successfully complete this course, you should have access to computer equipment meeting the following system requirements:

  • Recommended screen resolution: 1280 x 1024
  • Minimum screen resolution: 1024 x 768
  • Broadband or high speed internet
  • Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer or Safari web browsers
  • Latest version of Flash
  • Latest version of Adobe Reader

Text Book

Students are expected to use the Essentials of Firefighting, 7th Edition Manual

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  •    1. Explain the mission of the fire service.
  •   2. Describe how fire departments are organized.
  •   3. Describe the various specializations within the fire service.
  •   4. Describe fire department SOPs, rules, and regulations that affect a Fire Fighter1.
  •   5. Explain ways that the fire service may interact with other organizations and agencies.
  •   6. Explain the roles and duties of a Fire Fighter 1.
  •   7. Describe fire and life safety initiatives aimed at reducing firefighter illnesses, injuries, and fatalities.
  •   8. Describe the aspects of NFPA 1500 related to firefighter safety and health.
  •   9. Describe fire department programs intended t reduce firefighter illnesses, injuries, and fatalities.
  • 10. Summarize general guidelines for operating safely at structural fire scenes.
  • 11. Summarize safe practices for riding in fire service vehicles and apparatus.
  • 12. Explain the use of emergency scene lighting and equipment.
  • 13. Explain the importance of personnel accountability systems.
  • 14. Summarize general guidelines for operating safely at highway/roadway incidents.

Suggested Audience

Individuals seeking continuing education in the fire service.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • 4.00 hours – Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)
  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)

Contact Information

Online Continuing Education

Customer Care
Phone: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]