Firefighting 1 & 2

Pathway: Health Science, Criminal Justice, & Public Safety
Grade: 10, 11, 12  
Credit:  2 

• 1.5 Fine Practical Arts/Elective
• 0.5 CPAT Fitness (PE)

Instructor: Joel Sherry or Phil Beehler

A firefighter is an important figure within the public health and safety industry. Firefighters combat and extinguish fires, often working in high-pressure circumstances. Students will learn hands-on, practical skills in
firefighter orientation, safety, fire behavior, building construction, firefighter personal protective equipment, fire streams, fire control, fire detection, alarm and suppression systems, loss control, and communications. 
Students will also obtain both their CPR and HAZMAT certification in the Firefighting I program.

Counselor Notes:

1. Course fee: $40.00
2. We want every student to be prepared for success! If your family needs support obtaining any of the required supplies, financial assistance is available. Please reach out to your Washington Square counselor. We are here to help.

Possible Career Opportunities for Students Enrolled in the Firefighting Pathway:

• Firefighter                     
• Paramedic                    
• Hazmat Technician                   
• EMT

Required Supplies for Firefighting:

Required supplies - student-provided

• Pants: Ripstop BDU pants in dark blue or black. (Available at Amazon, Walmart, or Army Surplus).
• Uniform Shirt: Minimum of (1) short-sleeve assigned shirt. (Mandatory to purchase directly through Washington Square).
• Footwear: 6" or 8" black tactical boots, or black boots with safety toe protection.
• Belt: Black tactical duty belt (a plain black belt is acceptable).
• Gloves: Unlined work gloves with a reinforced palm.
• Knee Pads: Standard protective knee pads.
• Hydration: Reusable water bottle.

Required supplies - school-provided

• (None listed)

Optional supplies - student-provided

• (None listed)

Academic & study supplies - student-provided

• (None listed)