Firefighter I Training | NFPA 1010 (Formerly NFPA 1001) | Newfoundland and Labrador

Course Summary

NFPA 1010 (Formerly NFPA 1001): Firefighter I

80 Hours | Maximum 20 Participants | In-Person Delivery

Delivery: Instructor-led classroom instruction combined with hands-on practical training
Location: On-site at your fire department
Assessment: Course assessment and practical skills evaluation; IFSAC certification testing available separately through FSD
Class Size: Maximum 20 participants
Format: Theory • Demonstration • Practical Skills • Scenario-Based Training • Assessment

Course Description

Firefighter I provides the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to safely perform structural firefighting operations as a member of a fire department. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical training to prepare participants for real-world emergency response.

Based on the requirements of NFPA 1010 (formerly NFPA 1001), this course develops competency in firefighter safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), fire suppression, ladders, ventilation, forcible entry, search and rescue, salvage and overhaul, communications, and incident operations.

Instruction is delivered by experienced emergency service professionals using realistic training scenarios that emphasize firefighter safety, teamwork, and operational effectiveness.

What You'll Learn

• Inspect, don, use, and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) and SCBA

• Deploy fire hose lines and apply appropriate fire streams

• Perform structural fire attack operations

• Conduct primary search and victim removal

• Raise, climb, and operate ground ladders

• Perform forcible entry operations

• Conduct horizontal and vertical ventilation

• Perform salvage and overhaul

• Operate within the Incident Command System (ICS)

• Communicate effectively during emergency incidents

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• New firefighter recruits

• Volunteer firefighters

• Career firefighters beginning structural fire service training

• Industrial fire brigade personnel

• Airport firefighters

• Military fire service personnel

• Fire departments seeking NFPA-compliant recruit training

• Personnel preparing to challenge applicable IFSAC certification requirements

Course Duration

Course duration varies based on the delivery format and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.

Training may be delivered as:

• Recruit academy

• Modular weekend delivery available

• Consultation for a Department-based training program

• Customized delivery for fire departments

Contact Rescue Education to discuss scheduling options.

Prerequisites

Participants must:

• Complete a Liability Waiver

• Complete a Fire Services Division (FSD) Application Form

• Complete a Rescue Education Consulting and Training Registration Form

• Possess a current Intermediate First Aid Certification

Certification Process

Participants who successfully complete the Firefighter I training program will have met or exceeded the training requirements to participate in the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) certification process administered by the Fire Services Division (FSD) of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The certification process includes a proctored written examination and practical evaluation of applicable Job Performance Requirements (JPRs). Participants who successfully complete both evaluations will receive IFSAC certification in accordance with the applicable standard and Fire Services Division requirements.