Firefighting 3 & 4

Pathway: Health Science, Criminal Justice, & Public Safety

Grade: 11, 12
Credit: 2 Fine Practical Arts/Elective

Instructor:  Joel Sherry or Phil Beehler

This program is designed to provide advanced training in firefighting skills such as extinguishing liquid and gas/vapor fueled fires, auto extrication, hazardous materials response practices, advanced search and rescue skills, and team leadership skills. 

Counseling Notes:

1. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Firefighting 1 & 2
2. Course fee: $40.00
3. 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

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Optional supplies - student-provided

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Academic & study supplies - student-provided

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