Training is your first step into the firefighter world. Once you've completed these courses you'll be well on your way to becoming a fully competent firefighter.
This is what you'll cover in your initial training course. This will take place over 12 weeks as a residential course.
Here's what you can expect to learn.
Core skills training
This course covers:
- squad drilling
- words of command
- vehicle marshalling
- knots and lines
- safe working at height (you'll do another course on working in confined spaces at height at a later date)
- pitching of the various ladders used
- pumping using main and portable pumps (theoretical and practical)
- water safety and rescue awareness.
Breathing apparatus training
This course covers:
- information about breathing apparatus and how to use
- how to use the breathing apparatus control board
- safe movement in heat and smoke
- casualty handling
- use of guidelines
- ventilation (PPV)
- fire chemistry
- branch techniques
- gas-tight suits.
Road traffic collision
This course covers:
- role of fire service at road traffic collisions
- SRS (supplementary restraint systems) identification and hazard management
- setting up organisation of incident scene
- stabilisation of unsafe vehicles
- glass management
- various cutting techniques with both hand and hydraulic tools
- immobilisation and extrication of casualties.
