Firefighter I

Instructional Hours: 135.00

Course Objective: To provide students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely and effectively perform basic firefighting operations as part of a firefighting team. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and apply the principles of fire behavior; building construction; water distribution systems; fixed fire protection systems; ventilation; hose streams; fire prevention; and inspections, ladders, and rescue techniques

Course Description: Major topics covered in this course are the fire department organization, communications, the incident command system, ropes and knots, fire behavior, safety, fire prevention, personal protective equipment, fire extinguishers, respiratory protection, ventilation, hoselines, forcible entry, search and rescue procedures, and ladder and sprinkler systems. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and team-focused practical exercises.

Successful Completion: Students must attend required classroom sessions, complete all assigned online and classroom activities and homework assignments, demonstrate proficiency in the practical skills evolutions and obtain a score of 70% or better on the written and practical examinations.

Prerequisites

Medical Clearance.

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Instructional Hours: 135.00
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Start Date: 08-17-2022
End Date: 12-07-2022
First Class Time: 18:30 - 21:30
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Registration Open: 06-14-2022
Registration Close: 07-28-2022
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Coordinated by: Western Maryland. For questions contact: wmcontact@mfri.org

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Start Date: 08-22-2022
End Date: 12-21-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 06-06-2022
Registration Close: 08-02-2022
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Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S008-2023
Registration is Closed.
Start Date: 08-23-2022
End Date: 12-11-2022
First Class Time: 18:30 - 21:30
Tuesdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 06-08-2022
Registration Close: 08-03-2022
Garrett County Emergency Operations Center More →
Coordinated by: Western Maryland. For questions contact: wmcontact@mfri.org

Course will run on T/Sun Schedule. Sunday sessions begin at 0830 and end at 1530 hours.

Course will run on T/Sun Schedule. Sunday sessions begin at 0830 and end at 1530 hours.

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FIRE-101-S009-2023
Registration is Closed.
Start Date: 08-29-2022
End Date: 12-01-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 06-08-2022
Registration Close: 07-26-2022
MFRI North East Regional Training Center More →
Coordinated by: North East. For questions contact: necontact@mfri.org

Class start postponed until 8/28

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FIRE-101-S017-2023
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Start Date: 08-30-2022
End Date: 11-11-2022
First Class Time: 09:30 - 12:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Registration Open: 06-24-2022
Registration Close: 08-28-2022
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Coordinated by: Upper Eastern Shore. For questions contact: uescontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S023-2023
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Start Date: 09-06-2022
End Date: 01-20-2023
First Class Time: 10:00 - 14:00
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Registration Open: 07-28-2022
Registration Close: 09-01-2022
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Coordinated by: North East. For questions contact: necontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S002-2023
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Start Date: 09-06-2022
End Date: 12-20-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 04-27-2022
Registration Close: 08-18-2022
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Coordinated by: Upper Eastern Shore. For questions contact: uescontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S006-2023
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Start Date: 09-06-2022
End Date: 12-22-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 06-06-2022
Registration Close: 08-17-2022
Frederick County Training Center More →
Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

Class meets on the following Saturdays: 10/8, 10/22, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17

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FIRE-101-S007-2023
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Start Date: 09-07-2022
End Date: 12-21-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 06-06-2022
Registration Close: 08-18-2022
Carroll County Public Safety Training Center More →
Coordinated by: North Central. For questions contact: nccontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S011-2023
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Start Date: 09-08-2022
End Date: 12-03-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 06-08-2022
Registration Close: 08-19-2022
Jacksonville Volunteer Fire Company More →
Coordinated by: North East. For questions contact: necontact@mfri.org

Baltimore Co. Fire Service members only. Saturday sessions are 0800-1500 hrs.

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FIRE-101-S018-2023
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Start Date: 09-13-2022
End Date: 12-22-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 06-24-2022
Registration Close: 08-24-2022
MFRI Upper Eastern Shore Regional Training Center More →
Coordinated by: Upper Eastern Shore. For questions contact: uescontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S014-2023
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Start Date: 09-19-2022
End Date: 10-31-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays
Registration Open: 06-09-2022
Registration Close: 08-30-2022
Rescue Fire Company, Inc. (Cambridge) More →
Coordinated by: Lower Eastern Shore. For questions contact: lescontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S012-2023
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Start Date: 09-20-2022
End Date: 12-01-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 06-09-2022
Registration Close: 08-31-2022
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Coordinated by: Lower Eastern Shore. For questions contact: lescontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S021-2023
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Start Date: 09-28-2022
End Date: 12-19-2022
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 07-19-2022
Registration Close: 09-08-2022
Bay District Volunteer Fire Department #3 More →
Coordinated by: Southern Maryland. For questions contact: smcontact@mfri.org

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FIRE-101-S013-2023
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Start Date: 03-07-2023
End Date: 05-01-2023
First Class Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
Registration Open: 06-09-2022
Registration Close: 02-18-2023
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Coordinated by: Lower Eastern Shore. For questions contact: lescontact@mfri.org

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