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 FF 105 NFPA 1001 Level I - 10 credits
This basic level course provides students with the knowledge and skills to function as an integral member of a fire department team under direct supervision in hostile environments. It includes the minimum knowledge and skill requirements for career and volunteer fire fighters whose duties involve primarily structural fire fighting. Pre/co-requisites: none 
 FF 111 - NFPA 1072 Dangerous Goods, Responder - Awareness Level - 1 credit
In this course learn to identify situations where dangerous goods are present; identify dangerous goods by name, UN/NA identification number or type placard applied; determine the fire, explosion and health hazard information for each material; learn the necessary actions to protect yourself and others and to control access to the scene and the current edition of the North American Emergency Response Guidebook; identify the appropriate initial notifications and how to make them consistent with local emergency response plans or the organization’s standard operating procedures. Pre/co-requisites: None  
 FF 113 Fire Apparatus - Driving & Maintenance - 2 credits 
This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students with knowledge in firefighting to gain confidence in operating fire department pumpers. Drill exercises are designed to impart practical experience in effectively deploying pumping equipment under conditions often encountered on the fire ground. Prerequisites: FF 105, valid driver's license and air brake endorsement. Co-requisites: None
 FF 205 NFPA 1001 Level II - 6 credits 
Builds on knowledge and skills gained in FF 105 and equips the student to function as an integral member of a team of equally or less experienced firefighters under general supervision. When engaged in hazardous activities, a person at this level of training maintains direct communication with a supervisor. As well as further knowledge and skills of structural firefighting, also covers basic vehicle extrication and rescue techniques. Prerequisites: FF 105. Co-requisites: None
 FF 211 NFPA 1072 Dangerous Goods, Responder - Operations Level - 2 credits 
This course gives the student the basic knowledge and skills to predict the behaviour of both dangerous goods and their containers. This is the only way the potential harm to life, environment and property can be estimated. Students also learn to plan a response, protect themselves and their equipment from contamination, implement the response, monitor the incident, and evaluate the progress of the response. Prerequisite: FF 111. Co-requisites: None
 FF 214 Fire Apparatus - Pumping Operations - 2 credits
This is a theory and practical course on pump operation including relay, tandem and dual pumping, portable pumps, apparatus service tests, and hydraulic calculations used in the fire service. The course also discusses the flow of water through large diameter hose, and single- and double-hose lays. Prerequisites: FF 113, valid driver's license, and air brake endorsement. Co-requisites: None
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