- FIREFIGHTER 1
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- Firefighter 1 training and certification is intended to be the basis
of all future firefighter certification programs.
No firefighter shall attain higher firefighter state certification
without first completing an approved Firefighter 1 course.
- Certification is granted by the Division of Fire Safety to those
individuals who meet the required qualifications and successfully pass the
certification examination. The
requirements for Firefighter 1 are based on the Standard for Firefighter
Professional Qualification, NFPA 1001-2002. Applicants have one year from the time of course completion
to complete the certification process.
Student manual and Practical skills manuals are provided.
The curriculum for this course is the International Fire Service
Training Association’s (IFSTA) material.
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- General
Requirements for Firefighter 1 Certification
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Applicants born after June 1, 1972 must possess a high school
diploma or a G.E.D. certificate. Applicants
born prior to June 1, 1972 may present a letter of competence from the Chief
of their department in place of a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate.
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Applicant must be a current resident of Missouri or employed
with a fire department within the state.
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Be at least 18 years of age.
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Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
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Have successfully completed an approved Missouri Firefighter 1
training program and provided verification of completion.
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Have successfully completed a Hazardous Materials Awareness
Class and be certified to the Awareness level.
This class must meet the requirements of NFPA 472-2002, Standard
on Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents.
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The candidate must meet the medical and physical fitness
requirements to perform the task of firefighter as determined by Western
Taney County Fire.
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Attain a minimum score of 70% of the state certification
written examination and must successfully complete all practical skills
tested on the state practical skill examination.
- Below is a sample schedule for our Firefighter 1 course:
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