Fire Service Training Programs are offered through the Health Occupations Division. The following continuing education courses are available to be scheduled for volunteer fire departments within the IHCC service area.
For more information, contact Lori Reeves at 641.683.5180 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5180.
Essentials of Fire Fighter I
Essentials of Fire Fighter I is a 60-contact-hour course available only to members of Iowa volunteer fire departments. Through both classroom and hands-on instruction, this course teches modules on firefighter safety, fire characteristics, fire suppression techniques, equipment usage, and fire prevention and public safety strategies. Certification testing is available through the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau. Fire fighters are eligible to test following successful course completion.
Essentials of Fire Fighter II
Essentials of Fire Fighter II is a 32-contact-hour course available only to members of Iowa volunteer fire departments who have completed Fire Fighter I. Through both classroom and hands-on instruction, this course teaches modules on the Incident Management System, alarms and suppression systems, building collapse, rescue and extrication, hose tools and hydrants, foam fire stream systems, ignitable liquids and gases, communication and documentation. Certification testing is available through the Iowa Fire Service Training Bureau. Fire fighters are eligible to test following successful course completion.
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