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| Class Date(s) | Tuesday, Jun 10 2025 7:00PM-10:00PM Thursday, Jun 12 2025 7:00PM-10:00PM Class# 2510881 Save this Class to Outlook (Click & Open) |
Description: Fighting a fire in the basement of a structure presents its own unique set of challenges for firefighters. This course will review the hazards associated with basement fires. Utilizing classroom presentation and engaging in group discussions, the dangers associated with basement fire attack will be reviewed. These discussions will address, building construction, access and methods of fire attack. Practical skills will be done by the student in a variety of scenarios that involve a basement fire. Some of these skills performed will be utilizing power tools, hand tools and hoselines. Students will conduct fire attack in simulated basement rooms. Training Audience: Qualified firefighters wishing to add to their basic training knowledge and skills. Prerequisites: Age 18 or older, (one of the following), NFPA 1001 Firefighter 1 Certification, PA State Fire Academy Interior Firefighter with Live Fire certificate, or completion of the PA State Fire Academy Structural Burn Session Certificate. Length of Course: 8 hours Textbook: Couse materials will be provided in class Student Equipment/Supplies Needs: Note taking material, Full set of NFPA approved structural firefighting turnout gear, including SCBA with spare cylinder, long pants, socks, long sleeve shirt that is cotton or 50-50. No mesh or wicking material. Pennsylvania Department of Health Continuing Education Hours: None Course Contact: Matt Fink, Fire Training Coordinator, office: (610) 344-5017 or via email at jfink@chesco.org. |
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| Price | $200.00 |
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