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FIRE FIGHTER I CERTIFICATION REQUISITE
The Nebraska State Fire Marshal Training
Division requires all individuals applying for candidacy for Fire Fighter
I certification to have a minimum level of EMS training. This training
must meet the Job Performance Requirements as listed in the NFPA 1001,
2002 Edition, per those guidelines as noted in Chapter 4—Entrance
Requirements, Section 4.3* Emergency Medical Care (EMC).
This training requirement will be assigned
to the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) for the local response
organization, who shall sign and submit the Emergency Medical Care
Requisite form. All competencies must be completed to the satisfaction of
the AHJ, and the form must be received prior to the any certification
testing. This is an Entrance Requirement for Fire Fighter I.
The SFMTD does not offer EMS training, so
arrangements have been made with the American Red Cross, Central Plains
Chapter, to administer the arrangements for the courses that will meet
those requirements as listed in the NFPA 1001 Standard. The following
information describes the courses and how to make arrangements for a class
in your organization (both courses must be attended, if the candidate does
not have any EMC background).
American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for the
Professional Rescuer
*Please call the Central Plains Chapter in
Grand Island at 888-382-3790 to set up a class or join a class. The
contact person is Renae Foster, Director of Health & Safety, and she will
assist you with your course arrangements and explain how the courses are
presented.
Class Hours:
Total classroom and skills practice hours:
8-12 (depending on class size and location)
Cost:
Different for each Chapter. Range of cost
from $40.00 to $80.00 per person
Objectives of courses:
First Aid
- Describe how to
recognize and handle an emergency
- Explain how to
check the scene for safety and a victim for consciousness
- Explain how to move
a victim
- Describe when and
how to interact with EMS
- Explain basic
precautions to reduce the risk of disease transmission
- Describe how to
prioritize care
- Describe how to
care for sudden illness, heat or cold emergencies
- Describe how to
recognize and care for wounds, burns and bleeding
- Demonstrate how to
control external bleeding, and care for muscle bone, and joint injuries
including head, neck and back
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Learn the role of
the professional responder and EMS system
- Understand the
emergency action principles when providing care
- Learn how to
recognize and care for breathing and cardiac emergencies
- Learn how to use an
Automated External Defibrillator
First Aid
certifications are valid for 3 years & CPR/AED certifications are valid
for 1 year
- Renewal classes can
be taught and are shorter in length.
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