| Program Overview for Basic Firefighter Weekend Recruit Academy |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Washington State Fire Training Academy |
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| Program description | The Basic Firefighter 1 Recruit Academy is an a twelve-weekend program that provides comprehensive training in all aspects of basic firefighting skills. Recruits will participate in approximately 298 hours of live fire training. This program is designed for those volunteer firefighters who wish to be trained to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials Operations levels; conducted on weekends - Friday Evening, Saturday, and Sunday. This course meets all requirements for Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials Operation level certification, as identified in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472, through the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) process. *Hazardous Materials Operations level is a prerequisite of firefighter 1 certification. The Firefighter 1 & 2 Recruit Academy is a demanding twelve-week program that provides comprehensive training in all aspects of basic firefighting skills. Recruits will participate in approximately 100 hours of live fire training. A five to one student to instructor ratio is maintained for all live fire training. Attending the Firefighter 1 portion (ten weeks) only is an option.This hands-on course prepares and trains recruits to NFPA Fire Fighter 1, 2 and Hazardous Materials Operations* levels. Meeting hiring standards established by fire departments as entry-level firefighters; conducted weekly - Monday through Thursday. This course meets all requirements for Firefighter 1 & 2 certification, as identified in NFPA 1001 and NFPA 472, through the IFSAC process. *Hazardous Materials Operations is a prerequisite of firefighter 1 certification. |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | $2,675.00 |
| Total program tuition | $2,675.00 |
| Other costs | $630.00 (meals) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 12 Weekends |
| Award type | Certificate |
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| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | no |
| Entrance requirements | High School graduate or GED, 18 years of age, 1st Aid and CPR certified, Completed and passed a physical agility evaluation (CPAT) within the past year. As well as passed a firefighter medical examination and valid driver license. Hazardous Materials Operations level is a prerequisite of firefighter 1 certification. Sponsorship by a Volunteer or Career Fire Department. |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | yes
Firefighter 1, Hazardous Materials Operations Certification, and Hazardous Materials Awareness Certification |
| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | yes
Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials Operations Level |
| Certification/license test preparation provided | yes
IFSAC Written and Practical Testing |