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

Course Summary

NFPA 1010 (Formerly NFPA 1001): Firefighter II

40 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 II builds upon the foundational knowledge and practical skills developed at the Firefighter I level, preparing firefighters to perform advanced structural firefighting operations and assume additional responsibilities within a fire department. This comprehensive program combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical training to develop the competencies required for effective fireground operations.

Based on the requirements of NFPA 1010, this course develops competency in advanced fire suppression, incident operations, fireground communications, building construction, fire prevention, incident safety, rescue operations, hazardous materials response, technical rescue considerations, and the supervision and coordination of firefighting activities.

Instruction is delivered by experienced emergency service professionals using practical exercises and realistic training scenarios that emphasize firefighter safety, leadership, teamwork, decision-making, and operational effectiveness.

What You'll Learn

• Advanced fire suppression operations

• Fireground strategy and tactics

• Incident command and operational coordination

• Fireground communications

• Building construction and structural fire hazards

• Fire behaviour and fire development

• Advanced hose and fire stream operations

• Advanced ventilation operations

• Advanced forcible entry techniques

• Search and rescue operations

• Firefighter rescue and emergency procedures

• Incident safety and risk management

• Fire prevention and public safety responsibilities

• Pre-incident planning and building information

• Hazardous materials response considerations

• Technical rescue awareness and operational considerations

• Fireground accountability and personnel management

• Use of specialized firefighting equipment

Who Should Attend?

This course is intended for firefighters who have completed Firefighter I training and are seeking to develop advanced firefighting competencies and progress toward Firefighter II qualification, including:

• Career and volunteer firefighters seeking Firefighter II training

• Fire department members seeking advanced fireground training and operational capabilities

• Personnel preparing to challenge applicable IFSAC certification requirements

• Firefighters developing leadership and supervisory skills to become an Officer

Course Duration

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

Training may be delivered as:

• Incorporated into 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 or Equivalency in NFPA 1010 Firefighter I

Certification Process

Participants who successfully complete the Firefighter II 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.