There are no sections available for this course. Some courses are based on public/industry interest.Please fill out our course communication form to express interest in this course which will help us in organizing future sections.
Certificate Awarded
Certificate of Achievement
Prerequisites
None
Course Description
The Basic Defensive Firefighting course is an introductory course designed for new entrants to the firefighting community. The course provides the student with the minimum knowledge and skill set required before being allowed to participate in a defensive role at a fire scene.
1.0 Firefighter Health and Safety
2.0 Basic Communications and Accountability
3.0 Introduction to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)/Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
4.0 Basic Fire Behaviour and Control
5.0 Portable Fire Extinguishers
6.0 Ladders
7.0 Ventilation Types and Benefits
8.0 Water Supply
9.0 Fire Hoses and Streams
10.0 Defensive Fire Control Techniques
ATTENTION: Your acceptance notification will be E-mailed to the E-mail account you provide during the registration process. Please remember to check your Junk E-mail folder for any communications that may have been filtered to that location.
Minimum class sizes are required to deliver courses, should these minimums not be achieved classes could be postponed or rescheduled.