Firefighter I & II Classes

Classes are held at Fire Departments in the Southeastern Minnesota area.  Our 1001 firefighting class in a non-certification, hour based course that will train you to a level II fire fighter.  Upon completion, you will receive a certificate of achievement from Riverland Community College.  You then have the option of taking the certification test through the Minnesota State Fire Chief’s Association.  Classes are approximately 3 months long and are held 2 evenings a week and 4 Saturdays totaling 120 hours.  If you do not belong to a fire department, the cost of training is $880.00 plus a $200 refunable deposts for use of turnout gear.

Topics Include

• OSHA Tops
• History & Organization
• Incident management System
• Fire Service Communications
• Fire Fighter Qualifications & Safety
• Response & Size-up
• Fire Behavior
• Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Ropes & knots
• Ladders
• Wildland & Ground Fires/Fire Suppression
• SCBA Trailer
• Vehicle Rescue & Extrication
• Assisting Special Reuse Teams
• Fire fight Survival
• Water Supply
• Hose, Nozzles, Streams & Foam
• Ventilation
• Ventilation Trailer
• Salvage & overhaul
• Building Construction
• Live Car Fire Attack

Fore more information, contact Brian Staska, Fire training Coordinator