Firefighter-Level 2
Credits: 2
Course Number: 10-503-730
Course Description
10-503-730 FIREFIGHTER-LEVEL 2 ...complete all Level 2 firefighter objectives as identified by NFPA consistent with Wisconsin Technical College System Board defined standards that comply with ILHR regulations. (Prerequisite: 10-503-142, Fire Fighting Principles; 10-503-153, Hazardous Material Operations)
Course Typically Offered
Most NWTC classes are offered in 8-week sessions. Learn more about how our class schedule can help you succeed.
How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Examine the fundamentals of fire suppression and detection systems.
- Explore the various types of communications systems and guidelines for communicating various reports.
- Develop pre-incident plans to be utilized during incident response.
- Explore various fire attack strategies.
- Perform basic communications presentations.
- Incorporate the proper procedures for conducting an initial size-up, first in report and initial company tactical assignments.
- Describe the various tool and equipment utilized for rescue and extrication.