FIREFIGHTER II

FIREFIGHTER II

Firefighter II training and certification is intended to build on the Firefighter 1 program.
Certification is granted to those individuals who meet the required qualifications and successfully pass the certification examination given by the Division of Fire Safety. The requirements for Firefighter II 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.

General Requirements for Firefighter II Certification
q 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.
q Applicant must be a current resident of Missouri or employed with a fire department within the state.
q Be at least 18 years of age.
q Possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
q Documentation of certification as a Missouri Firefighter 1 to NFPA 1001-2002 standard.
q Have successfully completed an approved Missouri Firefighter II training program and provided verification of completion.
q Have successfully completed a Hazardous Materials Operations Class and be certified to the Operations level. This class must meet the requirements of NFPA 472-2002, Standard on Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents.
q The candidate must meet the medical and physical fitness requirements to perform the task of firefighter as determined by Western Taney County Fire.
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.


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