education
The academy you need to attend
What is Fire academy?
Physical fitness has nothing to do with training?
False. A key component is to demonstrate physical fitness
What firefighters are know for using. (multiple answers)
What is proficiently using tools like hoses, ladders, fire extinguishers, and rescue equipment?
Firefighters don't get exposed to danger. (true or false)
What is false, the work environment includes constant physical exertion, unpredictable situations, and exposure to chemicals and diseases, requiring firefighters to be in excellent physical and mental shape?
Basic responsibility
What is put out fires using water hoses, fire extinguishers, and water pumps?
Minimum requirement to attend a fire academy for training?
What is High School diploma/GED
Training that leads to an advantage during hiring process.
What is EMT/Paramedic training?
Some soft skills are..
What is .. communication, teamwork, and emotional composure ?
Examples of conditions firefighters take care of..
What is smoke, fire, dangerous structures, and exposure to trauma?
Firefighters respond to ..
Certification required by most if not all department's.
What is EMT or Paramedic certification?
Duration of training
What is 3-5 months?
Physical skill..
What is fitness?
3 things firefighter get used to
What is heavy gear, heavy equipment, and weather?
Firefighters teach the community about...
What is fire safety?
Years it takes to become a firefighter
What is a year or 2?
Hours in training
What is 600 hours or 40-48 per week?
Mental skill..
What is mental toughness? Being able to mentally overcome challenging situations and to continually learn .
Firefighters have a schedule..
What is.. no, they are in work even when out of the station?
Firefighters are in charge to stay in shape? True or False
What is True?
number of mandatory exams.
Topics covered in the fire academy.
What is fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical care?
The 2 main skills you should know..
What is equipment operations and fire prevention?
A firefighters job is..
What is physically and mentally demanding?
Daily duties
What is equipment maintenance, physical training, and administrative tasks?