Firefighter Training
What is NFPA 1001 & NFPA 1072?
Course Details
NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level I
NFPA 1001 identifies the minimum job performance requirements for firefighters whose duties are primarily structural in nature.
Firefighter I covers the concepts and skills needed to perform the functions of a firefighter.
Topics covered are:
- The Fire Service
- Firefighter Health & Safety
- Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
- Fire Service Communications
- Fire Behaviour
- Building Construction
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Firefighter Tools & Equipment
- Ropes and Knots
- Forcible Entry
- Ground Ladders
- Search and Rescue
- Tactical Ventilation
- Water Supply Systems
- Fire Hose, Appliances & Nozzles
- Supply Line & Attack Line Evolutions
- Fire Supression
- Firefighter Survival
- Salvage & Overhaul
- Firefighter Rehabilitation
- Wildland & Ground Cover Fires
Course Details
NFPA 1001 Firefighter Level II
Firefighter II builds on the concepts in Firefighter I and covers more technical areas.
Topics covered are:
- Establishing & Transferring Command
- Advanced Fire Supression
- Vehicle Rescue and Extrication Operations
- Assisting Special Rescue Teams
- Fire Detection, Suppression, & Smoke Control Systems
- Fire & Life Safety Initiatives
- Fire Origin and Cause Determination
Course Details
NFPA 1072 Hazmat Awareness & Hazmat Operations
NFPA 1072 ensures that first responders are qualified for the challenges of hazardous materials/weapons of mass destruction. It’s specifically designed for personnel (firefighters, police officers, and EMS) who may be first on the scene of a hazardous materials emergency.
Topics covered are:
- Hazardous Materials Regulations, Standards & Laws
- Analyzing the Incident: Recognizing and Identifying the Presence of Hazardous Materials
- Properties & Effects
- Understanding the Hazards
- Estimating Potential Harm & Planning a Response
- Implementing the Planned Response
- Hazardous Materials Responder Health & Safety
- Hazardous Materials Responder Personal Protective Equipment
- Product Control
These certifications are needed to ensure the training across all fire departments is standardized. Every department works differently and has their own set of standards, but having these certifications will make sure you have a base knowledge of operation.
OFA provides training in NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II and NFPA 1072 Hazmat Awareness and Operations.
You can complete these certifications either through our Full-Time Program (In-person) or our Blended Program (Online & in-person)
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- 18+ Years of Age
- Official Government Photo ID
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, OR pass a qualifying test that has been approved by the Superintendent if you are 18 years+
- Clearance from a Medical Professional (Supplied by the academy after successful enrollment)
- Standard First Aid with Level C CPR
You can apply for one of our available Full-Time or Blended learning cohorts by filling out our online application here.
At this time you cannot complete the NFPA 1072 Hazmat Awareness & Operations without completing NFPA 1001 Firefighter I & II.
At this time we do not offer testing alone for the NFPA 1001 and 1072 courses. You must participate in the entire training program, either full-time or blended, in order to be eligible to write the examination at Ontario Fire Academy.
