RN9917 Firefighter Retention Refresher Course

 

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COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This forty (40) hour course is for current State of Florida certified firefighters that have not gained employment within the past three and a half (3.5) years from the time you have passed your State test. Please check with the State to ensure that you are eligible to take this course and be re-certified (352-369-2800 #3)

This HYBRID course will retrain and prepare you to retest based on current state standards over the 5 days.

The course is broken down into 2 phases: 

  1. Day 1&2 - 16 hours of coursework - Self Study
    1. Firefighter safety and health (2 hours)
    2. Fire and life safety initiatives (1 hour)
    3. Personal protective equipment (2 hours)
    4. Structural search, victim removal, and firefighter survival (2 hours)
    5. Ground ladders (1 hour)
    6. Tactical ventilation (1 hour)
    7. Water supply (1 hour)
    8. Fire hose and fire streams (1 hour)
    9. Fire control and tactics (2 hours)
    10. Building construction (1 hour)
    11. Fire protection systems (1 hour)
    12.  Fire origin and cause determination (1 hour)
  2. 24 hours of Practical Skills
    1. Day 3 & 4 - Fire Ground: SCBA, Hose loads, Ropes & Knots, Tool tying, Ladders, Force Entry, Search, Hose Evolutions, review of practical test (16 hours)
    2. Day 5 - Student practical skill assessment/testing (8 hours)

 

Student will need a full set of compliant PPE

You must upload a current medical form and a copy of your FFII certification (cannot be expired).

If your FFII certification expires within 6 months of the start of this course you must contact the State at 352-369-2800 #3 to ensure that you will be able to test and recertify in this course.

Student must attend  2 hours mandatory orientation session.

 I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE FOREGOING RELEASE AND WAIVER AND KNOW THE CONTENTS THEREOF AND AGREE TO THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER AS MY OWN FREE ACT. 



I expressly agree that this Release and Waiver is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Florida, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.

COVID-19 RESPONSIBILITIES 
Thank you for applying to CSRIPS during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are sure this wasn t a decision you made lightly.  As a first responder, this pandemic will be something that we continue to deal with each and every day. 

Your first day of class is quickly approaching.  It is your responsibility to communicate to the staff should you be diagnosed, exposed or feel ill prior to the beginning of Day 1.  Not communicating with the staff, showing up to class not feeling well or being exposed and not communicating shall result in dismissal with no option to re-enroll in a future class.

As a reminder, the CSRIPS Health and Safety Plan is always available for you to review on our website. 


By continuing with your application and making payment, you are agreeing to these terms.

 

 



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