This course is designed to meet the NFPA 1001 standard for Fire Fighter 1. Course contents include: orientation, safety, fire behavior, building construction, protective clothing and SCBA, portable fire extinguishers, ropes & knots, building search and victim removal, forcible entry, construction and techniques, ground ladders, ventilation, and hose loads. Also included is instruction on operating as part of a team which includes: search and rescue, firefighter skills, interior firefighting, as well as dumpster and vehicle fire control.

The course uses IFSTA Essentials of Firefighting and Fire Department Operations, Seventh Edition, as text and is furnished by the student.

National Certification is available for this level. To register for a Certification Exam, please click Here

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email kufire@ku.edu or call 866-804-8841 at least two weeks before the first day of the event.

Course Resources
How to View Training Certificates Online (PDF Document)
Fire Fighter 1 National Certification Preparation Guide (PDF Document)