FRP 111L - Firefighter I Lab

5.00 credits

This entry level fire training course, in conjunction with its companion course FRP 111, prepares the student to meet the job performance requirements for career and volunteer firefighters whose duties are primarily structural in nature as described in NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications adopted by The State of Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training (DPSST) as the foundation for fire recruit training. The course emphasizes academic learning, manipulative skills, and team building. Prerequisites: 18 years or older with a valid state driver’s license and insurable. Students are required to submit and pass a criminal background investigation, health and drug screen. Students are required to sign a waiver prior to participating in a Candidates Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Students must possess or obtain current certification as American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for the Professional Rescuer CPR prior to applying for state certification as Firefighter I. Corequisite: FRP 111