This 8 hour course is designed to give the student the skills and knowledge that are required to recognize and understand the flashover stage of an interior compartment fire. The primary focus of this course is to give the student a thorough knowledge of flashover and pre-flashover conditions. The goal of this course is to teach the student how to deal with these conditions in a safe and productive manner. The ultimate outcome is to equip firefighters with the skills to avoid becoming victims of this violent phenomenon. Live fire evolutions conclude this course.

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.

P.P.E. Requirements: Full turnout gear including SCBA with spare cylinder. Long pants, socks, long sleeve shirt that are cotton or 50/50 blend. No mesh or wicking material.  Bring Lunch.