Fire Fighter Survival (NFPA 1001)selected product title

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This Recert course discusses the components of a personnel accountability system, the role of the rapid intervention crew, self-rescue techniques, and how to conserve their air supply should an emergency situation arise. It also discusses the critical incident stress management process.

After completing this course, the fire fighter will be able to:

• Describe how to apply a risk-benefit analysis to an emergency incident.
• List the common hazard indicators that should alert fire fighters to a potentially life-threatening situation.
• List the 11 rules of engagement for fire fighter survival.
• Explain how to maintain team integrity during emergency operations.
• Define personnel accountability system.
• Describe the types of personnel accountability systems and how they function.
• Explain how a personnel accountability report is taken.
• Describe how to initiate emergency communications procedures.
• Describe the methods used for maintaining orientation.
• Describe common self-rescue techniques.
• Describe how to find a safe location while awaiting rescue.
• Describe air management procedures.
• Describe how rapid intervention crews provide an air supply to a trapped fire fighter.
• Explain the importance of the rehabilitation process.
• List the common causes of critical incident stress.
• Explain the goal of critical incident stress management.

Fire fighters who successfully complete the Fire Fighter Survival course are eligible for 1.5 hours of continuing education.