Live Fire Instructor

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.

Date: April 19, 20, 2022 (classroom days) & April 21, 2022 (live burn day) Time: 0900-1730 hours
Location:  Canton Township Fire, 210 38th Street SE, Canton, OH 44707

Tuition: $450 (does not include book)

Textbook: Live Fire Training: Principles and Practice, Second Edition
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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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