Live Fire Instructor (LFI)/ 1403 Operations

This course will provide students with an introduction to the necessary knowledge and tools to properly prepare and conduct live fire training evolutions.  The course includes an in-depth analysis of NFPA 1403, addressing evolutions at acquired structures; gas-fired training buildings; non-gas-fired training buildings; exterior props, vehicle fires, and exterior class B fires.

Class Meets: May 31 through June 2nd, 0800 to 1700 hours

Location: Lakemore Fire Dept., 1400 Main Street, Lakemore, OH 44250

Tuition: $250

Textbook:  Live Fire Training Principles and Practices, Jones and Bartlett Learning, First Edition Revised, ISBN 9781284041231

Maximum Students:  25

Requirements:  Valid fire instructor certificate in good standing, agency sponsor with approval letter from your Chief, and ICS 700, 100, and 200 certifications.

Provided with Course:  Case histories, NIOSH reports, course evaluation form, NFPA 1403 forms, water supply calculator, OEMS Fire Charter Training Facilities - Live Fire Training Structures and props capability summary.

Class includes the following objectives and resources:

- History of live fire training
- Review live fire evolutions
- Legal consideration
- Preparing and training live fire instructors
- Pre-requisites
- NFPA 1403 study
- Information for acquired structures, gas fired and non-gas fired structures.

Register at:  https://www.uakron.edu/fire/index.dot

* Any questions should be directed to Matt Claflin, (330) 807-6078 or mtc6@uakron.edu

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