Fire Fighter-I (NFPA -1001)
The Fire Fighter-I (NFPA -1001) course offered by OXQUAL develops foundational firefighting competence for personnel entering municipal, industrial and emergency-response services. The programme covers fireground safety, communications, SCBA, firefighting equipment, hose operatio...
About this qualification
The Fire Fighter-I (NFPA -1001) course offered by OXQUAL develops foundational firefighting competence for personnel entering municipal, industrial and emergency-response services. The programme covers fireground safety, communications, SCBA, firefighting equipment, hose operations, rescue techniques and firefighter survival.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Fire-Service Orientation and Safety
- Fire-Service Organisation
- Fireground Communications
- Radio and Alarm Procedures
- Fire Behaviour
- Building Construction and Fire Spread
- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
- Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
- Firefighting Tools and Equipment
- Ropes and Knots
- Fire Hose and Appliances
- Nozzles and Fire Streams
- Water-Supply Awareness
- Fire Control and Extinguishment
- Search and Rescue
- Firefighter Survival
- Emergency Egress
- Situational Awareness
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Entry-Level Firefighters and Recruits
- Industrial Fire-Brigade Members
- Emergency-Response Team Members
- Personnel preparing for advanced firefighting roles
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop core firefighting competence.
- Strengthen fireground safety awareness.
- Improve SCBA and PPE knowledge.
- Develop hose, equipment and fire-control skills.
- Strengthen search-and-rescue competence.
- Improve firefighter survival and emergency-egress awareness.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination and practical skills assessment.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, scenario-based questions and live fireground drills.
- Total Questions: 60 theory questions plus 3 practical assessments.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 3 weeks of blended classroom and field training.
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