COURSES OFFERED BY NOVA SCOTIA FIREFIGHTERS SCHOOL

To enable personnel to operate efficiently during an incident or event within the Incident Command System (ICS). This course focuses on the management of single resources. I?200 provides the training for personnnel who are likely to assume a supervisory position within the ICS.

To develop the management skills needed by company officers to accomplish assigned tactics at structure fires

To provide students with some basic tools and skills to coordinate training in a small fire/EMS organization. A training function in a smaller department typically may include conducting training drills and coordinating training with a nearby larger city or state training function.

This two-day course presents a basic overview of a fire investigation. Students will review the basics of fire chemistry and develop an understanding of the role of the first responder in relation to fire suppression and fire investigation

The program will verify proficiency in the knowledge and understanding of, as well as, the practical application to emergency vehicle driving as per NFPA 1002 Standard on Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Professional Qualifications.

To provide the candidate with training to enable him or her to recognize various hazards at motor vehicle accidents and to setup safe working areas on roads with traffic.

Determine the magnitude of the problem. . Plan a response within the capabilities of personnel and equipment.

To provide the emergency response personnel with a level of competence to recognize the presence of a hazardous material and what actions to take to protect lives as per NFPA 1072 Standard for Hazardous Materials

To evaluate the applicant’s knowledge and performance. To determine if the applicant meets the criteria to be certified as a “Level One Firefighter” (in accordance with NFPA 1001 – 2019 edition)