SLIDE TEXT LECTURE NOTES I. Introduction Time: 12 Minutes Slides: 1–8 Level: Fire Fighter I and II Lecture/Discussion Training to become a fire fighter is not easy. The work is physically and mentally challenging. You must keep your body in excellent condition and remain mentally alert. Fire fighter training will expand your understanding of fire suppression. This course equips fire fighters to continue a centuries-old tradition of preserving lives and property threatened by fire. II. Fire Fighter Guidelines Time: 1.5 Minutes Slide: 9 Level: Fire Fighter I Lecture/Discussion Be safe. Safety should always be uppermost in your mind. Follow orders. If you follow orders, you will become a dependable member of the department. Work as a team. Firefighting requires the coordinated efforts of each department member. Think! Lives will depend on the choices you make. Follow the Golden Rule. Treat each person, patient, or victim as an important person. III. Fire Fighter Qualifications Time: 4.5 Minutes Slides: 10–12 Level: Fire Fighter I Lecture/Discussion Age Requirements Most career fire departments require that candidates be between the ages of 18 and 21 years. Education Requirements Most career fire departments require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements Medical evaluations are often required before training can begin. Medical requirements for fire fighters are specified in NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Operational Medical Program for Fire Departments.
SLIDE TEXT LECTURE NOTES I. Introduction Time: 12 Minutes Slides: 1–8 Level: Fire Fighter I and II Lecture/Discussion Training to become a fire fighter is not easy. The work is physically and mentally challenging. You must keep your body in excellent condition and remain mentally alert. Fire fighter training will expand your understanding of fire suppression. This course equips fire fighters to continue a centuries-old tradition of preserving lives and property threatened by fire. II. Fire Fighter Guidelines Time: 1.5 Minutes Slide: 9 Level: Fire Fighter I Lecture/Discussion Be safe. Safety should always be uppermost in your mind. Follow orders. If you follow orders, you will become a dependable member of the department. Work as a team. Firefighting requires the coordinated efforts of each department member. Think! Lives will depend on the choices you make. Follow the Golden Rule. Treat each person, patient, or victim as an important person. III. Fire Fighter Qualifications Time: 4.5 Minutes Slides: 10–12 Level: Fire Fighter I Lecture/Discussion Age Requirements Most career fire departments require that candidates be between the ages of 18 and 21 years. Education Requirements Most career fire departments require a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Medical Requirements Medical evaluations are often required before training can begin. Medical requirements for fire fighters are specified in NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Operational Medical Program for Fire Departments.