Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This comprehensive Firefighter I & II program is designed for individuals interested in entering the fire service or enhancing their ability to serve with a local fire department. The course is ideal for those pursuing employment or volunteer opportunities in firefighting, EMS, emergency management, public safety, or related fields. Through a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on practical training, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies expected of entry-level firefighters. Topics include firefighter safety, personal protective equipment, fire behavior, ladders, hose operations, search and rescue, ventilation, fire control, emergency communications, hazardous materials awareness and operations, and other essential fire ground functions. In addition to technical skills, students will build teamwork, discipline, physical readiness, problem-solving abilities, and emergency response capabilities in a structured public safety training environment. Upon successful completion of the program, students may be eligible to participate in Pro-Board Firefighter I & II certification testing through the Maine Fire Service Institute. Prerequisite: Students must be at least 18 years of age to attend and must be sponsored or employed with a fire department.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
24
Hours
160
Entrance Requirements
None
School
Mid-Coast School of Technology
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA 1010)
Training Location(s)
One Main Street, Rockland, Maine 04841
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
Firefighting I & II, Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Eligible for coverage through various WIOA grants or incumbant worker training funds
Refund Policy
N/A After the start of the program
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - MFSI
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$2,400.00 Includes instruction, textbook, hands-on lab training and supplies, exam preparation materials, HazMat Operations certification, CPR.
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,400.00
