40-Week Training Curriculum

Comprehensive firefighter training program with professional standards integration

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Duration

40 weeks of comprehensive training

Standards

NVFC Core Competencies
NFPA 1001 FF1/FF2

📚 Didactic Content
  • Department history, mission, and organizational structure
  • Chain of command and officer responsibilities
  • Firefighter roles and responsibilities
  • Ethics, integrity, and professional conduct
  • Safety culture and accountability
📖 Required Reading
Primary Online Modules:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Fire Service Orientation Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Fire service organization, roles & responsibilities, chain of command, professional ethics

• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Fire History Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Fire service traditions, historical development, modern fire service evolution

• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Firefighter Safety Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Safety culture, risk management, personal accountability, situational awareness
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Understanding chain of command, following directions, taking initiative
• Teamwork - Cooperative working relationships, supporting team goals
• Responsibility - Professional conduct, reliability, commitment to excellence
• Department Organization - Understanding roles, responsibilities, and organizational structure
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.1.1 General - Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications
• NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 Safety - Safety procedures and protocols
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Station tour and equipment familiarization
• Introduction to apparatus and tools
📅 NFPA Standards
• Basic radio procedures and communication protocols
• Safety briefing and emergency procedures
🎯 Key Evolution: Department Integration
NHFA: Students complete station familiarization checklist
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate basic radio protocol and safety procedures
NVFC: Team-building exercise demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through peer mentoring and group organization activities
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Teamwork NVFC: Work Ethic NFPA 1001: 4.1.1 FF1: Fire Service Orientation NH Online: FF Safety

📚 Didactic Content
  • Firefighter health and fitness importance
  • Cardiovascular disease prevention in fire service
  • Proper nutrition, hydration, and sleep
  • Stress management and mental health awareness
  • NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program principles
📖 Required Reading
Primary Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Health and Wellness Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Firefighter health and fitness requirements, cardiovascular disease prevention, proper nutrition and hydration, mental health awareness, stress management, NVFC Heart-Healthy Firefighter Program
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leading a Healthy and Safe Lifestyle - Physical fitness, nutrition, and wellness practices
• Personal Health - Understanding health implications and proper self-care
• Responsibility - Coping with emergency service demands and stress management
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 - Safety procedures and health protocols
• NFPA 1001: 4.1.3 - Physical fitness requirements
• NFPA 1500 - Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Baseline fitness assessment and documentation
• Circuit training exercises in firefighting gear
• Vital signs monitoring procedures
📅 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1500: Vital signs monitoring and documentation
• NFPA 1584: Heat stress recognition and cooling techniques
• CPR/AED: Training and practice
🎯 Key Evolution: Fitness Assessment & Rehabilitation
NHFA: Students complete baseline fitness assessment
NFPA 1584: Establish rehabilitation station, vital signs monitoring, and cooling techniques
NVFC: Apply healthy lifestyle and rehabilitation competencies with focus on heat stress management and personal health responsibility
Training: CPR/AED training through approved provider
NVFC: Personal Health NVFC: Work Ethic NVFC: Responsibility NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 Safety NFPA 1001: 4.1.3 Fitness

📚 Didactic Content
  • Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) First Aid fundamentals
  • Scene safety assessment and byst ander care
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for all ages
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation
  • Choking relief procedures (conscious and unconscious)
  • Basic wound care, bleeding control, and bandaging
  • Medical emergencies recognition and response
📖 Required Reading
NHFA Online Module:
• ECSI First Aid Practical (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Emergency scene safety, patient assessment, CPR techniques, AED operation, choking relief, bleeding control, shock management, basic wound care
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Emergency Medical Skills - First aid, CPR, and basic life support proficiency
• Safety Consciousness - Scene safety assessment and personal protection
• Calm Under Pressure - Effective response during medical emergencies
• Helping Others - Patient care and bystander assistance
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 - Emergency medical care awareness and basic life support
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.5 - Patient assessment and emergency care fundamentals
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• CPR practice on adult, child, and infant manikins
• AED deployment and operation procedures
• Choking relief techniques (abdominal thrusts)
• Bleeding control and direct pressure application
• Bandaging and wound dressing techniques
• Recovery position and shock management
• Patient assessment and vital signs monitoring
📅 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: Demonstrate effective CPR techniques for all age groups
• NFPA 1001: Proper AED operation and safety protocols
• NFPA 1001: Scene safety assessment and infection control
• NFPA 1001: Emergency medical response procedures
🎯 Key Evolution: ECSI First Aid & CPR Certification
NHFA: Complete ECSI First Aid and CPR practical examination and certification
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate proficiency in adult, child, and infant CPR with AED operation
NVFC: Master emergency medical skills and patient care with focus on scene safety, proper technique, and calm professional response to medical emergencies
Certification: ECSI First Aid, CPR, and AED certification upon successful completion
NVFC: Emergency Medical Skills NVFC: Safety Consciousness NVFC: Helping Others NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 NFPA 1001: 4.4.5 NH Online: ECSI First Aid Certification: ECSI First Aid & CPR

📚 Didactic Content
  • PPE standards and NFPA 1971 requirements
  • Turnout gear components and protection levels
  • SCBA components and operation principles
  • Air management and consumption calculations
  • Equipment care, maintenance, and inspection
  • Emergency procedures and MAYDAY protocols
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 9 & 10: Personal Protective Equipment & SCBA

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - PPE & SCBA Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: NFPA 1971 PPE standards, structural firefighting gear, SCBA components, operation principles, air management, emergency procedures, inspection procedures, maintenance protocols, contamination prevention, personal accountability
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Personal Protective Equipment - Proper selection, use, and care of PPE
• SCBA Operations - Proper use and emergency procedures
• Safety Consciousness - Understanding health implications and respiratory protection
• Responsibility - Personal accountability for equipment and safety
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1971 - Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting
• NFPA 1981 - Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.1-4.3.3 - PPE selection, use, and maintenance
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Individual PPE fitting and adjustment
• SCBA donning and doffing procedures
• Low-air alarm response drills
• Air consumption monitoring exercises
• Care and maintenance procedures
📅 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: Proper donning sequence and timing (under 60 seconds)
• NFPA 1971: Equipment inspection and documentation
• NFPA 1981: Pre-use inspection and function testing
• NFPA 1001: Emergency doffing procedures
🎯 Key Evolution: PPE & SCBA Proficiency
NHFA: Complete PPE donning within 60 seconds, SCBA operations proficiency
NFPA 1001: Students demonstrate proper donning sequence within 60 seconds, SCBA operations
NFPA 1981: Complete pre-use inspection and function testing
NVFC: Equipment inspection checklist, emergency breathing procedures, air consumption monitoring with focus on personal accountability and respiratory protection
NVFC: PPE Operations NVFC: SCBA Operations NVFC: Safety Consciousness NFPA 1001: 4.3.1-4.3.3 NFPA 1971: PPE NFPA 1981: SCBA NH Online: PPE & SCBA

📚 Didactic Content
  • PPE standards and NFPA 1971 requirements
  • Turnout gear components and protection levels
  • SCBA components and operation principles
  • Air management and consumption calculations
  • Equipment care, maintenance, and inspection
  • Emergency procedures and MAYDAY protocols
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 9 & 10: Personal Protective Equipment & SCBA

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - PPE PPE & SCBA SCBA Lab Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: NFPA 1971 PPE standards, structural firefighting gear, SCBA components, operation principles, air management, emergency procedures, inspection procedures, maintenance protocols, contamination prevention, personal accountability
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Personal Protective Equipment - Proper selection, use, and care of PPE
• SCBA Operations - Proper use and emergency procedures
• Safety Consciousness - Understanding health implications and respiratory protection
• Responsibility - Personal accountability for equipment and safety
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1971 - Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting
• NFPA 1981 - Standard on Open-Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.1-4.3.3 - PPE selection, use, and maintenance
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Individual PPE fitting and adjustment
• SCBA donning and doffing procedures
• Low-air alarm response drills
• Air consumption monitoring exercises
• Care and maintenance procedures
📅 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: Proper donning sequence and timing (under 60 seconds)
• NFPA 1971: Equipment inspection and documentation
• NFPA 1981: Pre-use inspection and function testing
• NFPA 1001: Emergency doffing procedures
🎯 Key Evolution: PPE PPE & SCBA SCBA Lab Proficiency
NHFA: Complete PPE donning within 60 seconds, SCBA operations proficiency
NFPA 1001: Students demonstrate proper donning sequence within 60 seconds, SCBA operations
NFPA 1981: Complete pre-use inspection and function testing
NVFC: Equipment inspection checklist, emergency breathing procedures, air consumption monitoring with focus on personal accountability and respiratory protection
NVFC: PPE Operations NVFC: SCBA Operations NVFC: Safety Consciousness NFPA 1001: 4.3.1-4.3.3 NFPA 1971: PPE NFPA 1981: SCBA NH Online: PPE PPE & SCBA SCBA Lab

📚 Didactic Content
  • Radio communication principles and protocols
  • Clear speech and effective messaging
  • Emergency communication procedures
  • ICS communication protocols and structure
  • Technology integration and backup systems
  • MAYDAY protocols and emergency traffic
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 4: Communications

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Communications Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Radio communication protocols, clear speech techniques, emergency traffic procedures, ICS communication structure, technology systems

Prerequisite:
• FEMA ICS-100.C - Introduction to the Incident Command System
  â†³ Required before Week 4 session
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Communication Skills - Clear and effective verbal communication
• Teamwork - Coordinating with team members through communication
• Following Directions - Understanding and executing radio instructions
• Leadership - Providing clear direction and accountability reporting
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.2.1 - Radio communication system operations
• NFPA 1001: 4.2.2 - Emergency traffic procedures
• NFPA 1001: 4.2.3 - ICS communication protocols
• NFPA 1001: 4.2.4 - Accountability reporting procedures
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Radio operation and channel management
• Clear communication exercises
• Emergency traffic simulations
• Multi-unit coordination drills
📅 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: Proper radio operation and protocol execution
• ICS Structure: Position reporting and accountability procedures
• Emergency Procedures: MAYDAY protocols and emergency traffic
• Tactical Channels: Multi-channel operations and coordination
🎯 Key Evolution: Communication Competency Assessment
NHFA: Students demonstrate proper radio operation, clear communication techniques
NFPA 1001: Execute radio protocols, emergency traffic procedures, accountability reporting
ICS Integration: Apply ICS-100 knowledge to communication structure and chain of command
NVFC: Demonstrate communication skills, teamwork, following directions with focus on clear verbal expression and emergency response coordination
NVFC: Communication Skills NVFC: Teamwork NVFC: Following Directions NFPA 1001: 4.2.1-4.2.4 ICS-100 Required NH Online: Communications

📚 Didactic Content
  • Hand tools and power equipment identification
  • Proper tool selection for specific tasks
  • Tool maintenance and inspection procedures
  • Safe carrying and operation techniques
  • Tool accountability and inventory systems
  • Specialized tools and equipment applications
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 11: Firefighting Tools & Equipment

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Tools & Equipment Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Tool identification, proper selection, maintenance protocols, safety procedures, accountability systems
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Mechanical Aptitude - Understanding tool functions and applications
• Responsibility - Proper care and accountability for equipment
• Work Ethic - Maintaining tools and equipment readiness
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.4 - Proper use of hand tools
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.5 - Power equipment operations
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.6 - Tool maintenance and inspection
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Tool identification and selection exercises
• Proper carrying and handling techniques
• Power tool operations and safety
• Maintenance and inspection procedures
📅 NFPA Standards
• Hand Tools: Axes, halligan bars, pike poles, hooks
• Power Equipment: Saws, hydraulic tools, ventilation fans
• Maintenance: Inspection checklists and documentation
• Safety: PPE requirements and safe operation protocols
🎯 Key Evolution: Tool Proficiency Assessment
NHFA: Students demonstrate proper tool selection, use, and maintenance
NFPA 1001: Safely operate hand tools and power equipment per manufacturer specifications
NVFC: Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and responsibility through proper equipment care and accountability with focus on work ethic and readiness
NVFC: Mechanical Aptitude NVFC: Responsibility NVFC: Work Ethic NFPA 1001: 4.3.4-4.3.6 NH Online: Tools & Equipment

📚 Didactic Content
  • Building construction types (I-V classifications)
  • Structural components and load-bearing elements
  • Fire spread patterns through structures
  • Collapse indicators and warning signs
  • Construction materials and fire resistance ratings
  • Hazards in modern construction methods
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 7: Building Construction

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Building Construction Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Construction types, structural components, fire spread characteristics, collapse indicators, material properties
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Problem Solving - Analyzing building characteristics for tactical decisions
• Observation Skills - Identifying construction types and hazards
• Safety Consciousness - Recognizing collapse dangers and structural compromise
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.2.2 - Building construction knowledge and hazard recognition
• NFPA 220 - Standard on Types of Building Construction
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Building construction type identification exercises
• Collapse indicator recognition drills
• Fire spread prediction scenarios
📅 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 220: Construction classification identification
• Size-Up: Building assessment and hazard identification
• Tactical Planning: Construction-based operational decisions
🎯 Key Evolution: Building Assessment & Size-Up
NHFA: Students identify construction types and structural hazards
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate knowledge of building construction effects on fire behavior and tactics
NVFC: Apply observation and problem-solving skills to building assessment with focus on firefighter safety and tactical decision-making
NVFC: Problem Solving NVFC: Observation Skills NVFC: Safety NFPA 1001: 4.2.2 NFPA 220: Construction Types NH Online: Building Construction

📚 Didactic Content
  • Fire triangle and fire tetrahedron concepts
  • Chemistry of combustion and oxidation
  • Fuel types: solid, liquid, and gaseous
  • Ignition sources and energy requirements
  • Fire development stages and behavior patterns
  • Building construction effects on fire spread
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 5: Fire Behavior

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Fire Behavior Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Fire chemistry, combustion science, fire development, building construction impact, fire spread patterns
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Problem Solving - Understanding fire dynamics for tactical decisions
• Critical Thinking - Analyzing fire behavior indicators
• Safety - Recognizing dangerous fire conditions
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.2.1 - Fire dynamics and behavior knowledge
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.11 - Portable fire extinguisher operations
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Fire triangle demonstration and analysis
• Fuel identification exercises
• Portable extinguisher operations (PASS technique)
📅 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 10: Portable fire extinguisher selection and use
• Fire Triangle: Demonstration of combustion elements
• Extinguishment Methods: Cooling, smothering, starvation, chemical interruption
🎯 Key Evolution: Fire Behavior Analysis
NHFA: Students demonstrate understanding of fire triangle, fuel classifications
NFPA 1001: Proper portable extinguisher selection and PASS technique application
NVFC: Problem-solving exercises analyzing fire behavior indicators and tactical implications with focus on safety consciousness
NVFC: Problem Solving NVFC: Critical Thinking NVFC: Safety NFPA 1001: 4.2.1 NFPA 10: Extinguishers NH Online: Fire Behavior

📚 Didactic Content
  • Vehicle construction and safety systems (airbags, restraints, hybrid/electric)
  • Extrication tool types: hydraulic, pneumatic, manual
  • Scene safety and vehicle stabilization principles
  • Glass management and removal techniques
  • Door removal, roof flaps, and dash displacement
  • Patient access, protection, and packaging priorities
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 17: Vehicle Fires and Extrication Operations
• Vehicle anatomy and construction materials
• Extrication equipment operation and safety
  â†³ Focus: Tool safety, patient-centered operations, scene management
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Safety Awareness - Recognizing vehicle hazards (batteries, airbags, fuel systems)
• Technical Skills - Operating specialized rescue equipment safely
• Teamwork - Coordinated extrication operations with tool operators and EMS
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001 (FF II): 6.4.1-6.4.2 - Extrication operations and tool usage
• NFPA 1006: Technical Rescue - Vehicle and Machinery Operations Level
• NFPA 1670: Operations and Training for Technical Rescue Incidents
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Hands-on hydraulic tool operation (spreaders, cutters, rams)
• Vehicle stabilization using cribbing and struts
• Glass management and patient protection
• Live vehicle extrication on junk cars
📅 NFPA Practical Skills
• Tool Operations: Hydraulic spreaders, cutters, rams - safe startup and shutdown
• Vehicle Stabilization: Step chocks, cribbing, and strut placement
• Door Removal: Nader pin cutting and hinge displacement techniques
• Roof Operations: Flap cuts, full roof removal for patient access
• Dashboard Displacement: Creating space for lower extremity entrapment
• Scene Safety: Battery disconnect, airbag deactivation, fuel leak management
🎯 Key Evolution: Live Vehicle Extrication
NHFA: Students perform complete extrication operations on actual vehicles
NFPA 1001 (FF II 6.4.1): Use extrication tools to free victims from entrapment
NFPA 1006: Operations-level vehicle rescue with hydraulic tools and patient protection
NVFC: Apply safety awareness, technical skills, and teamwork through hands-on vehicle cutting with focus on patient care and scene safety
Firefighter II Content NVFC: Safety Awareness NVFC: Technical Skills NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001 (FF II): 6.4.1-6.4.2 NFPA 1006: Vehicle Rescue NFPA 1670: Technical Rescue Hands-On Tool Operations Live Vehicle Cutting

📚 Didactic Content
  • Rope types, construction, and care requirements
  • Rope inspection and retirement criteria
  • Essential firefighting knots and their applications
  • Rope handling safety and proper techniques
  • Hoisting tools and equipment procedures
  • Working load limits and safety factors
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 8: Ropes and Knots

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Ropes & Knots Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Rope types and construction, inspection criteria, essential knots, hoisting procedures, safety factors
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Mechanical Aptitude - Understanding rope systems and knot mechanics
• Attention to Detail - Proper knot tying and inspection
• Persistence - Mastering rope skills through practice
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.7 - Rope use and handling
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.8 - Knot tying and hoisting operations
• NFPA 1983 - Standard on Life Safety Rope
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Rope inspection and maintenance
• Essential knot proficiency (bowline, clove hitch, figure-eight, etc.)
• Tool hoisting procedures
• Working load calculations
📅 NFPA Standards
• Essential Knots: Bowline, clove hitch, figure-eight, half-hitch
• Hoisting: Axes, pike poles, ladders, hose bundles
• NFPA 1983: Rope inspection and documentation
• Safety: Load limits and rope handling protocols
🎯 Key Evolution: Knot Proficiency & Hoisting Assessment
NHFA: Students tie essential knots from memory and hoist tools safely
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate proper knot tying and hoisting procedures under time constraints
NVFC: Apply mechanical aptitude and attention to detail through rope skills mastery with focus on safety and persistence in skill development
NVFC: Mechanical Aptitude NVFC: Attention to Detail NVFC: Persistence NFPA 1001: 4.3.7-4.3.8 NFPA 1983: Life Safety Rope NH Online: Ropes & Knots

📚 Didactic Content
  • Advanced knot applications and selection criteria
  • Complex hoisting operations and rigging
  • Rope rescue system components and safety
  • Mechanical advantage systems basics
  • Advanced rope handling and knot security
  • Practical rope problem-solving scenarios
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 8: Ropes and Knots (continued)

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Ropes & Knots Online (nhfaemslearning.org) - Advanced sections
  â†³ Covers: Advanced knot applications, complex hoisting, rope rescue basics, mechanical advantage, safety systems
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Problem Solving - Selecting appropriate knots for complex scenarios
• Precision - Advanced knot tying with focus on security
• Teamwork - Coordinated rigging and hoisting operations
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.7 - Advanced rope use and handling
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.8 - Complex knot tying and hoisting operations
• NFPA 1983 - Standard on Life Safety Rope and Equipment
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Advanced knot mastery under time constraints
• Complex equipment hoisting operations
• Rope rescue basics and safety systems
• Knot security assessment and problem-solving
📅 NFPA Standards
• Advanced Knots: Water knot, prusik, munter hitch, rescue knots
• Complex Hoisting: Ladder hoisting, victim packaging, equipment bundles
• Safety Systems: Belay systems, anchor points, safety knots
• Proficiency: Speed and accuracy under realistic conditions
🎯 Key Evolution: Advanced Rope Skills Assessment
NHFA: Students demonstrate advanced rope skills and complex hoisting operations
NFPA 1001: Execute advanced knot tying and hoisting procedures with proficiency
NVFC: Apply problem-solving, precision, and teamwork through advanced rope operations with focus on safety and skill mastery
NVFC: Problem Solving NVFC: Precision NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001: 4.3.7-4.3.8 NFPA 1983: Life Safety Rope Advanced Rope Operations

📚 Didactic Content
  • Fire classification system (A, B, C, D, K)
  • Extinguisher types and agent compatibility
  • PASS technique and proper application
  • Extinguisher ratings and selection criteria
  • Limitations and tactical considerations
  • Inspection, testing, and maintenance requirements
📖 Required Reading
Primary Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Portable Extinguishers Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Fire classifications, extinguisher types, PASS technique, selection criteria, limitations, maintenance
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Problem Solving - Selecting appropriate extinguisher for fire type
• Safety Consciousness - Understanding limitations and safe application
• Decision Making - When to use or not use portable extinguishers
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.7 - Portable extinguisher operations
• NFPA 10 - Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Extinguisher selection and identification
• PASS technique practice on live fires
• Class A, B, and C fire extinguishment
• Inspection and maintenance procedures
📅 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 10: Proper selection based on fire classification
• PASS Technique: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep method
• Safety Distance: Maintaining appropriate standoff distance
• Limitations: Recognizing when extinguisher is inadequate
🎯 Key Evolution: Live Fire Extinguishment
NHFA: Students extinguish Class A, B, and C fires using appropriate extinguishers
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate proper PASS technique and extinguisher selection
NVFC: Apply problem-solving and decision-making skills to fire classification and extinguisher selection with focus on safety and tactical limitations
NVFC: Problem Solving NVFC: Safety NVFC: Decision Making NFPA 1001: 4.4.7 NFPA 10: Extinguishers NH Online: Portable Extinguishers

📚 Didactic Content
  • Door and window construction types
  • Lock and security system components
  • Forcible entry tool selection and application
  • Through-the-lock and destructive entry methods
  • Tactical considerations and safety protocols
  • Property conservation techniques
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 6: Forcible Entry

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Forcible Entry Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Entry methods, tool selection, lock mechanisms, safety procedures, property conservation
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Problem Solving - Selecting appropriate entry methods and tools
• Mechanical Aptitude - Understanding lock mechanisms and entry techniques
• Teamwork - Coordinating forcible entry operations
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.9 - Forcible entry methods and techniques
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.10 - Tool selection and property conservation
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Inward and outward swinging door forcing
• Window and lock-through techniques
• Power saw operations for entry
• Team coordination and safety protocols
📅 NFPA Standards
• Conventional Entry: Halligan/axe "irons" techniques
• Through-the-Lock: K-tool and A-tool operations
• Windows: Proper clearing and entry procedures
• Safety: Partner communication and tool control
🎯 Key Evolution: Forcible Entry Proficiency
NHFA: Students demonstrate proper forcible entry techniques on various door types
NFPA 1001: Execute forcible entry methods with proper tool selection and safety
NVFC: Apply problem-solving and mechanical aptitude through entry operations with focus on teamwork and property conservation
NVFC: Problem Solving NVFC: Mechanical Aptitude NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001: 4.3.9-4.3.10 NH Online: Forcible Entry

📚 Didactic Content
  • Ladder types, construction, and terminology
  • Ladder inspection and maintenance requirements
  • Safe carrying techniques and lifting methods
  • Proper placement angles and safety zones
  • Load capacity and working load limits
  • Climbing safety and ladder belt use
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 11: Ladders

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Ladder Operations Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Ladder types, construction, inspection, carrying techniques, placement angles, safety protocols
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Physical Fitness - Strength and endurance for ladder operations
• Safety Consciousness - Understanding ladder hazards and prevention
• Teamwork - Coordinating multi-person ladder evolutions
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.11 - Ladder selection and carrying
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.12 - Ladder placement and climbing
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.13 - Ladder maintenance and inspection
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Single and team ladder carries
• Ground ladder raising and placement
• Proper climbing techniques and safety
• Ladder inspection procedures
📅 NFPA Standards
• Carries: Single, team, low-shoulder, flat-shoulder methods
• Raises: Beam raise, flat raise, extension operations
• Placement: 75° angle, secure footing, heel placement
• Climbing: Three-point contact, tool carrying, victim assistance
🎯 Key Evolution: Ground Ladder Proficiency
NHFA: Students demonstrate proper ladder selection, carrying, raising, and climbing
NFPA 1001: Execute ladder operations safely with proper techniques and placement
NVFC: Apply physical fitness, safety consciousness, and teamwork through ladder evolutions with focus on coordinated operations
NVFC: Physical Fitness NVFC: Safety NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001: 4.3.11-4.3.13 NH Online: Ladder Operations

📚 Didactic Content
  • Advanced ladder positioning and securing methods
  • Working from ladders and tool operations
  • Victim removal techniques from elevated positions
  • Ladder rescue and emergency procedures
  • Multi-ladder operations and coordination
  • Ladder pipe operations and elevated streams
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 11: Ladders (continued)

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Ladder Operations Online (nhfaemslearning.org) - Advanced sections
  â†³ Covers: Advanced positioning, working operations, victim removal, rescue procedures, elevated streams
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Directing ladder operations and team coordination
• Communication - Coordinating complex multi-ladder evolutions
• Problem Solving - Adapting ladder techniques to various scenarios
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.14 - Working from ladders safely
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.15 - Victim removal from elevated positions
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.16 - Ladder rescue operations
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Working from ladders with tools
• Victim removal techniques
• Ladder rescue procedures
• Multi-ladder coordinated operations
📅 NFPA Standards
• Working Operations: Tool use, securing position, weight distribution
• Victim Removal: Carries, drags, ladder slide techniques
• Rescue: Ladder deployment for firefighter rescue
• Coordination: Multi-company ladder operations
🎯 Key Evolution: Advanced Ladder Operations
NHFA: Students demonstrate advanced ladder techniques and victim removal
NFPA 1001: Work safely from ladders and execute victim removal procedures
NVFC: Apply leadership, communication, and problem-solving through complex ladder operations with focus on team coordination and tactical adaptation
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Communication NVFC: Problem Solving NFPA 1001: 4.3.14-4.3.16 Advanced Operations

📚 Didactic Content
  • Complete ladder operations mastery and proficiency
  • Complex ladder scenarios and problem-solving
  • Integrated ladder operations with other fireground tasks
  • Advanced victim removal and rescue techniques
  • Ladder operations in adverse conditions
  • Ladder team leadership and coordination
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 11: Ladders (comprehensive review)

Integration Review:
• Review Weeks 14-15 ladder operations
  â†³ Focus: Ladder operations mastery and integrated fireground application
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Directing ladder operations and team coordination
• Confidence - Mastery of complex ladder evolutions
• Adaptability - Ladder operations in challenging conditions
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.11-4.3.16 - Complete ladder operations proficiency
• Ladder Mastery: All ladder skills integrated and mastered
• Performance Standards: Speed, accuracy, and safety under pressure
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Comprehensive ladder proficiency assessment
• Complex multi-ladder scenarios
• Integrated operations with search and ventilation
• Timed ladder evolutions and proficiency testing
📅 NFPA Standards
• Comprehensive Proficiency: All ladder carries, raises, climbs, and operations
• Complex Scenarios: Multiple ladders, challenging positions, victim removal
• Integration: Ladder operations with search, ventilation, and rescue
• Mastery Assessment: Timed evolutions with emphasis on safety and technique
🎯 Key Evolution: Ladder Operations Mastery
NHFA: Students demonstrate complete ladder operations mastery
NFPA 1001: Execute all ladder operations with proficiency and confidence
NVFC: Apply leadership, confidence, and adaptability through complex ladder operations with focus on mastery and tactical integration
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Confidence NVFC: Adaptability NFPA 1001: 4.3.11-4.3.16 Ladder Mastery Proficiency Assessment

📚 Didactic Content
  • Salvage operations and loss control principles
  • Property protection methods and equipment
  • Overhaul procedures and hidden fire detection
  • Fire cause determination and scene preservation
  • Thermal imaging camera use in overhaul
  • Environmental considerations and contamination control
📖 Required Reading
Primary Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Salvage & Overhaul Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Salvage operations, property protection, overhaul procedures, scene preservation, thermal imaging
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Attention to Detail - Thorough overhaul and hidden fire detection
• Work Ethic - Completing salvage and cleanup operations
• Teamwork - Coordinated salvage and overhaul operations
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.11 - Salvage operations and loss control
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.12 - Overhaul procedures and scene preservation
• NFPA 921 - Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Salvage cover deployment and folding
• Property protection techniques
• Overhaul procedures and hidden fire detection
• Thermal imaging camera operations
📅 NFPA Standards
• Salvage Covers: Deployment, folding, water chute operations
• Property Protection: Content removal, water damage control
• Overhaul: Wall and ceiling checks, debris removal, rekindle prevention
• Scene Preservation: Fire cause protection, evidence identification
🎯 Key Evolution: Salvage & Overhaul Operations
NHFA: Students execute salvage and overhaul operations with proper techniques
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate loss control and thorough overhaul procedures
NVFC: Apply attention to detail, work ethic, and teamwork through salvage operations with focus on property conservation and scene preservation
NVFC: Attention to Detail NVFC: Work Ethic NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001: 4.4.11-4.4.12 NFPA 921: Fire Investigation NH Online: Salvage & Overhaul

📚 Didactic Content
  • Ventilation principles and objectives
  • Horizontal and vertical ventilation methods
  • Positive and negative pressure ventilation
  • Reading smoke and predicting fire behavior
  • Coordination with suppression operations
  • Safety considerations and hazard recognition
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 11: Ventilation

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Ventilation Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Ventilation principles, methods, equipment, coordination, safety procedures
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Problem Solving - Selecting appropriate ventilation methods
• Teamwork - Coordinating ventilation with fire attack
• Safety Consciousness - Recognizing ventilation hazards
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.8 - Horizontal ventilation methods
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.9 - Vertical ventilation operations
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.10 - Positive and negative pressure ventilation
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Window and door ventilation techniques
• Vertical ventilation simulations
• PPV fan deployment and operations
• Coordination drills with fire attack teams
📅 NFPA Standards
• Horizontal: Window removal, door control, cross-ventilation
• Vertical: Roof operations, scuttle hatches, skylights
• PPV: Fan placement, doorway positioning, air flow control
• Safety: Fall protection, tool control, hazard awareness
🎯 Key Evolution: Coordinated Ventilation Operations
NHFA: Students execute ventilation operations coordinated with fire attack
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate horizontal and vertical ventilation methods safely
NVFC: Apply problem-solving, teamwork, and safety consciousness through ventilation operations with focus on tactical coordination
NVFC: Problem Solving NVFC: Teamwork NVFC: Safety NFPA 1001: 4.4.8-4.4.10 NH Online: Ventilation

📚 Didactic Content
  • Search methods and patterns (primary, secondary)
  • Search team organization and communication
  • Victim location techniques and marking systems
  • Victim removal methods and safety considerations
  • Search rope and thermal imaging camera use
  • Search accountability and team tracking
📖 Required Reading
Primary Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Search & Rescue Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Search patterns, team organization, victim location, removal methods, accountability systems
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Courage - Operating in high-risk search environments
• Teamwork - Coordinated search team operations
• Physical Fitness - Endurance for victim removal operations
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.5 - Search methods and victim location
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.6 - Victim removal techniques
• NFPA 1407 - Training Standard for Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Primary and secondary search techniques
• Search rope deployment and use
• Victim carries and drags
• Zero-visibility navigation drills
📅 NFPA Standards
• Search Patterns: Left/right-hand search, vent-entry-search
• Team Operations: Partner communication, search rope deployment
• Victim Removal: Carries, drags, packaging techniques
• Accountability: PAR checks, team tracking, emergency procedures
🎯 Key Evolution: Search & Rescue Operations
NHFA: Students conduct primary search and demonstrate victim removal techniques
NFPA 1001: Execute search patterns and victim removal under zero-visibility conditions
NVFC: Demonstrate courage, teamwork, and physical fitness through search operations with focus on victim-focused operations and firefighter safety
NVFC: Courage NVFC: Teamwork NVFC: Physical Fitness NFPA 1001: 4.4.5-4.4.6 NFPA 1407: RIC Operations NH Online: Search & Rescue

📚 Didactic Content
  • Advanced search patterns and techniques
  • Large-area and multi-floor search operations
  • Victim packaging and extended removal operations
  • Search team coordination and communications
  • Thermal imaging camera advanced applications
  • Rapid intervention team (RIT) integration
📖 Required Reading
Advanced Search Review:
• Review Week 16 search fundamentals
• Advanced victim location and packaging techniques
  â†³ Focus: Complex search scenarios and advanced victim removal operations
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Persistence - Thorough search in challenging conditions
• Communication - Advanced team coordination and reporting
• Physical Fitness - Extended victim removal operations
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.5 - Advanced search methods and patterns
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.6 - Complex victim removal techniques
• NFPA 1407 - Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Advanced search pattern execution
• Multi-floor and large-area search coordination
• Complex victim packaging and removal
• Extended search scenarios with time pressure
📅 NFPA Standards
• Advanced Patterns: Oriented search, wide-area search, multi-team coordination
• TIC Operations: Advanced thermal imaging applications and victim location
• Victim Packaging: Stokes basket, backboards, multi-rescuer carries
• Extended Operations: Endurance, accountability, and RIT integration
🎯 Key Evolution: Advanced Search & Rescue Operations
NHFA: Students execute advanced search operations and complex victim removal
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate advanced search patterns and victim removal under challenging conditions
NVFC: Apply persistence, communication, and physical fitness through extended search operations with focus on victim-centered operations and firefighter safety
NVFC: Persistence NVFC: Communication NVFC: Physical Fitness NFPA 1001: 4.4.5-4.4.6 NFPA 1407: RIC Operations Advanced Search Operations

📚 Didactic Content
  • Firefighter survival principles and techniques
  • Recognition of life-threatening situations
  • MAYDAY procedures and communication
  • Self-rescue techniques and equipment
  • Rapid intervention team (RIT) operations
  • Air management and emergency breathing
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 8: Firefighter Survival

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Firefighter Survival Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Survival techniques, MAYDAY procedures, self-rescue methods, RIT operations, emergency breathing
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Self-Preservation - Survival mindset and situational awareness
• Problem Solving - Emergency decision-making under stress
• Communication - Effective MAYDAY and emergency communications
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 - Emergency procedures and MAYDAY protocols
• NFPA 1407 - Standard for Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews
• NFPA 1500 - Emergency operations and firefighter safety
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• MAYDAY procedures and communications
• Self-rescue techniques (window bailout, wall breach)
• Emergency breathing procedures
• RIT procedures and firefighter rescue
📅 NFPA Standards
• MAYDAY: Proper radio protocol and situational reporting
• Self-Rescue: Window bailout, wall breach, entanglement escape
• Emergency Breathing: Skip breathing, buddy breathing, emergency doffing
• RIT Operations: Firefighter location, packaging, and removal
🎯 Key Evolution: Survival Skills Proficiency
NHFA: Students demonstrate self-rescue techniques and MAYDAY procedures
NFPA 1001: Execute emergency procedures and survival techniques under simulated conditions
NVFC: Apply self-preservation, problem-solving, and communication through survival scenarios with focus on emergency decision-making
NVFC: Self-Preservation NVFC: Problem Solving NVFC: Communication NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 NFPA 1407: RIT Operations MAYDAY Training NH Online: Firefighter Survival

📚 Didactic Content
  • Advanced firefighter survival techniques and scenarios
  • Complex entrapment situations and self-rescue
  • Rapid intervention team (RIT) operations integration
  • Firefighter rescue and removal techniques
  • Emergency air management and breathing procedures
  • Survival stress management and decision-making
📖 Required Reading
Advanced Survival Review:
• Review Week 22 firefighter survival fundamentals
• Advanced self-rescue and RIT procedures
  â†³ Focus: Complex survival scenarios and firefighter rescue operations
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Resilience - Maintaining composure in life-threatening situations
• Problem Solving - Critical thinking under extreme stress
• Teamwork - RIT operations and firefighter rescue coordination
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 - Advanced emergency procedures and survival techniques
• NFPA 1407 - Standard for Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews
• NFPA 1500 - Advanced emergency operations and firefighter safety
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Advanced self-rescue techniques and scenarios
• RIT deployment and firefighter rescue operations
• Complex entrapment escape procedures
• Firefighter removal and packaging techniques
📅 NFPA Standards
• Advanced Self-Rescue: Complex entanglements, confined space escape, structural breach
• RIT Operations: Firefighter location, package, and removal under realistic conditions
• Emergency Procedures: Air emergencies, equipment failures, structural collapse
• Stress Management: Maintaining effectiveness under extreme pressure
🎯 Key Evolution: Advanced Survival & RIT Operations
NHFA: Students demonstrate advanced survival techniques and RIT operations
NFPA 1001: Execute complex self-rescue and firefighter rescue procedures
NVFC: Apply resilience, problem-solving, and teamwork through advanced survival scenarios with focus on emergency decision-making and firefighter safety
NVFC: Resilience NVFC: Problem Solving NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001: 4.1.2 NFPA 1407: RIT Operations Advanced MAYDAY Training Firefighter Rescue

📚 Didactic Content
  • Wildland fire behavior and fuel types
  • Weather and topography effects on fire spread
  • Wildland firefighting tactics and strategies
  • Hand tools and equipment for wildland operations
  • Wildland PPE and safety protocols
  • Interface/intermix operations considerations
📖 Required Reading
Primary Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Forestry/Wildland Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Wildland fire behavior, tactics, tools, PPE, safety protocols, interface operations
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Environmental Awareness - Understanding weather, terrain, and fuel conditions
• Adaptability - Adjusting to changing wildland fire conditions
• Teamwork - Coordinated wildland operations in challenging environments
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.16 - Wildland fire suppression methods
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.17 - Wildland firefighting operations
• NFPA 1051 - Standard for Wildland Firefighting Personnel
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Wildland hand tools operations
• Fire line construction techniques
• Wildland hose operations
• Progressive hose lay and pump operations
📅 NFPA Standards
• Hand Tools: McLeod, Pulaski, fire rake operations
• Fire Line: Direct and indirect attack methods
• Hose Lays: Progressive hose lay and portable pump operations
• Safety: Lookouts, communications, escape routes, safety zones (LCES)
🎯 Key Evolution: Wildland Fire Operations
NHFA: Students execute wildland fire suppression operations with proper tools and tactics
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate wildland firefighting methods and safety protocols
NVFC: Apply environmental awareness, adaptability, and teamwork through wildland operations with focus on dynamic fire conditions and LCES principles
NVFC: Environmental Awareness NVFC: Adaptability NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001: 4.4.16-4.4.17 NFPA 1051: Wildland Personnel LCES Safety Protocol NH Online: Forestry

📚 Didactic Content
  • Fire hose types, sizes, and construction
  • Hose loads and deployment methods
  • Hose coupling and connection techniques
  • Hose appliances and tools
  • Hose care, maintenance, and testing
  • Attack line deployment strategies
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 12: Hose and Streams

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Fire Attack Hose Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Hose types and construction, deployment methods, coupling techniques, maintenance protocols
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Teamwork - Coordinated hose deployment and operations
• Physical Fitness - Strength and endurance for hose operations
• Following Directions - Executing hose evolutions per procedures
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.19 - Hose deployment and connection
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.20 - Hose loads and evolutions
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.21 - Hose maintenance and service testing
• NFPA 1962 - Standard for Care, Use, Inspection, and Service Testing of Fire Hose
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Hose deployment from various loads
• Coupling and uncoupling procedures
• Hose rolling and reloading
• Attack line advancement techniques
📅 NFPA Standards
• Hose Loads: Flat, minuteman, triple-layer, preconnect
• Deployment: Forward lay, reverse lay, split lay operations
• Connections: Hydrant, appliance, nozzle connections
• Maintenance: Inspection, cleaning, drying, rolling procedures
🎯 Key Evolution: Attack Line Deployment
NHFA: Students deploy attack lines from various loads and make proper connections
NFPA 1001: Execute hose deployment and connection procedures safely and efficiently
NVFC: Demonstrate teamwork, physical fitness, and following directions through coordinated hose operations
NVFC: Teamwork NVFC: Physical Fitness NVFC: Following Directions NFPA 1001: 4.3.19-4.3.21 NFPA 1962: Hose Care NH Online: Fire Attack Hose

📚 Didactic Content
  • Municipal water supply systems and components
  • Fire hydrant types and operations
  • Water supply calculations and flow requirements
  • Relay pumping operations and procedures
  • Alternative water sources (drafting, tankers)
  • Supply hose deployment and management
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 12: Water Supply

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Water Supply Online (nhfaemslearning.org)
  â†³ Covers: Water systems, hydrant operations, flow calculations, relay operations, supply hose
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Mechanical Aptitude - Understanding water system components
• Teamwork - Coordinating supply line operations
• Problem Solving - Adapting water supply to tactical needs
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.17 - Water supply operations
• NFPA 1001: 4.3.18 - Hydrant operations and supply hose deployment
• NFPA 1142 - Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Hydrant operations and connections
• Supply hose deployment techniques
• LDH (large diameter hose) operations
• Relay pumping procedures
📅 NFPA Standards
• Hydrant Operations: Forward and reverse lays, steamer connections
• Supply Hose: 3", 4", 5" LDH deployment and connections
• Calculations: Flow requirements and friction loss basics
• Alternative Sources: Drafting operations and portable tanks
🎯 Key Evolution: Water Supply Operations
NHFA: Students establish water supply from hydrants and alternative sources
NFPA 1001: Execute supply hose operations and hydrant connections
NVFC: Apply mechanical aptitude, teamwork, and problem-solving through water supply operations with focus on efficient resource management
NVFC: Mechanical Aptitude NVFC: Teamwork NVFC: Problem Solving NFPA 1001: 4.3.17-4.3.18 NFPA 1142: Water Supply NH Online: Water Supply

📚 Didactic Content
  • Nozzle types and stream patterns
  • Attack line operations and techniques
  • Nozzle reaction and control methods
  • Master stream operations
  • Foam proportioning and application
  • Coordinated fire attack procedures
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 12: Hose and Streams (continued)

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Fire Attack Hose Online (nhfaemslearning.org) - Nozzle operations and fire attack
  â†³ Covers: Nozzle operations, attack techniques, master streams, foam operations
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Directing attack line operations
• Communication - Coordinating with fire attack teams
• Problem Solving - Adapting attack techniques to fire conditions
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.1 - Attack line operations
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.2 - Fire stream operations and control
• NFPA 11 - Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Nozzle operations and stream control
• Attack line advancement under fire conditions
• Master stream deployment and operations
• Foam system operations
📅 NFPA Standards
• Nozzle Operations: Smooth bore, combination, automatic nozzles
• Attack Techniques: Direct, indirect, combination attack methods
• Master Streams: Deck gun, ladder pipe, portable monitor operations
• Foam: Class A and Class B foam application techniques
🎯 Key Evolution: Coordinated Fire Attack
NHFA: Students execute coordinated fire attack operations with proper nozzle control
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate attack line operations and stream control techniques
NVFC: Apply leadership, communication, and problem-solving through fire attack operations with focus on team coordination
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Communication NVFC: Problem Solving NFPA 1001: 4.4.1-4.4.2 NFPA 11: Foam Operations Fire Attack Integration

📚 Didactic Content
  • Advanced nozzle techniques and stream patterns
  • Multi-line fire attack coordination
  • Elevated stream operations and master streams
  • Foam operations and Class B fire suppression
  • Hose line advancement in adverse conditions
  • Coordinated fire attack with support operations
📖 Required Reading
Fire Engineering Handbook:
• Chapter 12: Hose and Streams (continued)

NHFA Online Module:
• Firefighter I 1001.2019 - Fire Attack Hose Online (nhfaemslearning.org) - Advanced sections
  â†³ Covers: Advanced nozzle operations, multi-line coordination, master streams, foam application
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Coordinating multi-line attack operations
• Teamwork - Synchronized fire attack with support teams
• Problem Solving - Adapting hose operations to complex scenarios
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.1 - Advanced attack line operations
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.2 - Fire stream control and coordination
• NFPA 11 - Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Advanced nozzle control and stream application
• Multi-line coordinated fire attack
• Master stream deployment and operations
• Foam proportioning and Class B fire suppression
📅 NFPA Standards
• Advanced Nozzle Techniques: Stream shaping, pattern adjustment, multi-story operations
• Multi-Line Coordination: Backup lines, exposure protection, coordinated advancement
• Master Streams: Deck gun, ladder pipe, portable monitor setup and operation
• Foam Operations: Class A and Class B foam application and techniques
🎯 Key Evolution: Advanced Coordinated Fire Attack
NHFA: Students execute advanced fire attack with multiple lines and foam operations
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate advanced hose operations and stream coordination
NVFC: Apply leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving through complex fire attack scenarios with focus on multi-company coordination
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Teamwork NVFC: Problem Solving NFPA 1001: 4.4.1-4.4.2 NFPA 11: Foam Operations Advanced Fire Attack

📚 Didactic Content
  • Review of all previously covered material
  • Skills remediation and additional practice time
  • Individual competency gap assessment
  • Make-up session for missed classes or evaluations
  • Additional practice on challenging skills
  • Final preparation before Fire Suppression operations
📖 Required Reading
Individualized Review:
• Review modules and chapters based on individual needs
• Focus on areas identified during assessments
• Study materials for any missed sessions
  â†³ Focus: Individual skill development and competency achievement
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Persistence - Continued effort to master challenging skills
• Self-Assessment - Identifying personal areas for improvement
• Growth Mindset - Embracing remediation as opportunity for excellence
📋 NFPA Standards
• Standards Review: All NFPA 1001 standards covered to date
• Competency Validation: Individualized skill assessment
• NFPA 1001: Ensure all prerequisite competencies are met
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Individualized skills practice and remediation
• Make-up evaluations for missed sessions
• Additional practice time for challenging evolutions
• One-on-one instructor guidance
📅 NFPA Standards
• Skills Review: Focus on individual competency gaps
• Make-Up Sessions: Missed practical evolutions or evaluations
• Remediation: Additional practice on skills not yet mastered
• Validation: Ensure all students meet minimum competency standards
🎯 Key Evolution: Individualized Skills Development
NHFA: Students receive individualized instruction and practice time
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate competency in all required skills before advancing
NVFC: Apply persistence, self-assessment, and growth mindset through skills remediation with focus on individual development and continuous improvement
NVFC: Persistence NVFC: Self-Assessment NVFC: Growth Mindset NFPA: Skills Remediation Individualized Development Make Up Session

📚 Didactic Content
  • Fire suppression strategies and tactics
  • Offensive vs. defensive operations
  • Direct, indirect, and combination attack methods
  • Fire ground positioning and movement
  • Transitional attack considerations
  • Tactical priorities and resource deployment
📖 Required Reading
Fire Suppression Integration:
• Review Fire Behavior (Week 5) and Building Construction (Week 6)
• Fire Attack Hose modules integration
  â†³ Focus: Tactical decision-making and coordinated suppression operations
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Decision Making - Tactical choices based on fire conditions
• Courage - Operating in high-risk fire attack environments
• Teamwork - Coordinated suppression team operations
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.3 - Fire suppression methods
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.4 - Fire attack procedures
• NFPA 1500 - Risk management during fire suppression
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Fire attack tactical scenarios
• Direct and indirect attack techniques
• Fire ground positioning and movement
• Coordinated suppression operations
📅 NFPA Standards
• Attack Methods: Direct (interior), indirect (exterior), transitional
• Tactical Priorities: Life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation
• Coordination: Multi-team suppression operations
• Safety: Risk assessment and crew resource management
🎯 Key Evolution: Live Fire Suppression
NHFA: Students execute fire suppression operations in live fire scenarios
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate proper fire attack methods and tactical decision-making
NVFC: Apply decision-making, courage, and teamwork through fire suppression operations with focus on firefighter safety and tactical effectiveness
NVFC: Decision Making NVFC: Courage NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001: 4.4.3-4.4.4 Live Fire Operations Fire Suppression Integration

📚 Didactic Content
  • Integrated fire suppression tactics and hose operations
  • Complex fire attack scenarios and problem-solving
  • Resource coordination and tactical adjustments
  • Defensive operations and large-scale fire streams
  • Situational awareness and crew resource management
  • Advanced fire attack integration and mastery
📖 Required Reading
Fire Suppression Integration:
• Review all hose and streams modules (Weeks 21, 27, 28, 30)
• Fire attack tactics and suppression methods review
  â†³ Focus: Mastery of fire suppression operations and tactical decision-making
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Taking command and directing suppression operations
• Decision Making - Rapid tactical decisions under fire conditions
• Teamwork - Coordinated multi-company fire suppression
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: 4.4.1-4.4.4 - Complete fire suppression operations
• NFPA 1500: Risk management and firefighter safety
• Suppression Mastery: Integration of all fire attack standards
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Complex fire attack scenario exercises
• Multi-company coordinated suppression
• Defensive operations and master stream deployment
• Tactical decision-making under fire conditions
📅 NFPA Standards
• Complex Scenarios: Multi-story, commercial, and special occupancies
• Tactical Operations: Offensive/defensive transitions, resource deployment
• Crew Management: Accountability, safety, RIT integration
• Suppression Mastery: All fire attack methods and stream operations
🎯 Key Evolution: Fire Suppression Mastery Assessment
NHFA: Students demonstrate mastery of fire suppression operations
NFPA 1001: Execute complex fire suppression scenarios with tactical proficiency
NVFC: Apply leadership, decision-making, and teamwork through advanced fire suppression with focus on tactical excellence and crew safety
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Decision Making NVFC: Teamwork NFPA 1001: 4.4.1-4.4.4 Live Fire Mastery Suppression Integration

📚 Didactic Content
  • Integrated fireground operations coordination
  • Multi-company suppression tactics
  • Incident command structure application
  • Strategic priorities and tactical objectives
  • Resource coordination and deployment
  • Real-time tactical adjustments
📖 Required Reading
Integration Review:
• Comprehensive review of suppression modules (Weeks 21-25)
• ICS-100 and ICS-200 application to fireground operations
  â†³ Focus: Multi-company coordination and integrated suppression operations
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Company-level tactical leadership
• Teamwork - Multi-company operational coordination
• Communication - Clear and effective fireground communications
📋 NFPA Standards
• Multiple Suppression Standards: Integration of 4.4.x operations
• NFPA 1500: Coordinated fireground risk management
• Incident Command: ICS structure and fireground application
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Multi-company suppression scenarios
• Coordinated entry, attack, search, and ventilation
• Resource deployment and management
• Fireground communications and accountability
📅 NFPA Standards
• Integrated Operations: Simultaneous entry, attack, search, ventilation
• ICS Application: Operating within fireground command structure
• Tactical Coordination: Multi-team synchronization and support
• Safety Systems: Accountability, RIT, rehabilitation integration
🎯 Key Evolution: Multi-Company Suppression
NHFA: Students execute integrated suppression operations with multiple companies
NFPA 1001: Coordinate suppression tactics within ICS structure
NVFC: Demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and communication through complex fireground operations with focus on operational effectiveness
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Teamwork NVFC: Communication NFPA: Multi-Standard Integration ICS Application Live Fire Integration

📚 Didactic Content
  • Comprehensive review of all program content (Weeks 1-31)
  • NFPA 1001 Firefighter I standards comprehensive review
  • Integration of foundation, tactical, suppression, and specialized operations
  • Written examination preparation and review
  • Practical skills validation preparation
  • Firefighter I program readiness assessment
📖 Required Reading
Comprehensive Review:
• All online modules (Weeks 1-31 complete review)
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I standards (4.1.1 through 4.4.17)
• NVFC Core Competencies comprehensive self-evaluation
  â†³ Focus: Firefighter I program preparation and competency validation
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Self-Assessment - Comprehensive program progress evaluation
• Goal Setting - Firefighter I program goals and career planning
• Continuous Learning - Identifying strengths and areas for improvement
📋 NFPA Standards
• All Standards Review: NFPA 1001 Firefighter I complete curriculum
• Competency Preparation: NH Fire Academy Firefighter I requirements
• Competency Validation: All performance standards verification
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Comprehensive practical skills practice
• Multi-skill integrated scenario training
• Individual skill refinement and remediation
• Team coordination and operational readiness
📅 NFPA Standards
• Skills Practice: All Firefighter I practical skills comprehensive review
• Scenarios: Integrated multi-skill operational exercises
• Remediation: Individual skill development and improvement
• Preparation: Competency testing readiness validation
🎯 Key Evolution: Comprehensive Skills Validation
NHFA: Students practice all Firefighter I skills in preparation for competency testing
NFPA 1001: Review and validate proficiency in all Firefighter I performance standards
NVFC: Complete comprehensive self-assessment and training goal setting with focus on continuous learning and professional development
NVFC: Self-Assessment NVFC: Goal Setting NVFC: Continuous Learning NFPA: Complete Review Skills Integration

📚 Didactic Content
  • NH Fire Academy Firefighter I competency testing overview
  • Written examination administration and evaluation
  • Practical skills testing requirements and procedures
  • Performance standards and evaluation criteria
  • Testing protocols and expectations
  • Remediation procedures for unsuccessful attempts
📖 Required Reading
Testing Preparation:
• NH Fire Academy Firefighter I testing requirements
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter I performance standards
• Written examination study guide
  â†³ Focus: Official competency evaluation and competency testing
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Achievement - Demonstrating mastery of Firefighter I competencies
• Self-Confidence - Performance under evaluation conditions
• Leadership - Professional competence and operational readiness
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: Firefighter I - Complete performance standards assessment
• NH Fire Academy: Official competency evaluation
• Competency Requirements: Written and practical testing standards
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Written comprehensive examination
• Practical skills testing stations
• Individual performance evaluation
• Competency validation
📅 NFPA Standards
• Written Exam: Comprehensive knowledge assessment (80% passing)
• Practical Skills: All Firefighter I skills stations evaluation
• Performance Standards: Individual competency demonstration
• Competency validation: Official NH Fire Academy Firefighter I competency validation
🎯 Key Evolution: Firefighter I Competency Testing
NHFA: Students complete official Firefighter I competency testing
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate proficiency in all Firefighter I performance standards
NVFC: Achievement of Firefighter I competency validation demonstrating professional competence, self-confidence, and operational readiness
Competency validation: NH Fire Academy Firefighter I competency validation
NVFC: Achievement NVFC: Self-Confidence NVFC: Leadership NFPA 1001: Firefighter I Official Competency Testing

📚 Didactic Content
  • Advanced fireground command and coordination
  • Complex fire scenarios and decision-making
  • Resource management and tactical planning
  • Transitional attack strategies
  • Defensive operations and master streams
  • Post-incident analysis and critique
📖 Required Reading
Advanced Integration:
• Command and coordination review
• Case studies of complex fire operations
  â†³ Focus: Advanced tactical decision-making and leadership development
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Advanced tactical leadership and command
• Decision Making - Complex scenario analysis and planning
• Problem Solving - Adaptive tactics and resource management
📋 NFPA Standards
• Command Operations: Tactical command and resource coordination
• NFPA 1500: Advanced risk management and operational safety
• All Suppression Standards: Comprehensive operational integration
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Advanced fire suppression scenarios
• Transitional attack operations
• Defensive operations and master streams
• Command and coordination exercises
📅 NFPA Standards
• Complex Scenarios: Multi-floor, commercial, and special occupancies
• Transitional Attack: Exterior-to-interior operations coordination
• Defensive Operations: Master stream deployment and exposure protection
• Post-Incident: Critique, analysis, and lessons learned
🎯 Key Evolution: Advanced Fire Operations
NHFA: Students execute advanced suppression operations in complex scenarios
NFPA 1001: Demonstrate advanced tactical skills and command coordination
NVFC: Apply leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving through advanced fireground operations with focus on operational excellence
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Decision Making NVFC: Problem Solving NFPA: Advanced Operations Complex Fire Scenarios Command & Coordination

📚 Didactic Content
  • Firefighter I program completion and documentation
  • Career development opportunities and pathways
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • Firefighter II program introduction and requirements
  • Program reflection and lessons learned
  • Mentorship and giving back to the program
📖 Required Reading
Career Development:
• NH Fire Academy continuing education catalog
• Firefighter II program overview and prerequisites
• Professional development resources and opportunities
  â†³ Focus: Program completion and career pathway planning
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Goal Achievement - Firefighter I program completion
• Professional Development - Career planning and continuing education
• Leadership - Mentorship and peer support for future cadets
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: Firefighter I - Program completion and documentation
• NFPA 1001: Firefighter II - Preview of advanced training requirements
• Professional Standards: Continuing education and career development
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Program documentation and records
• Program completion ceremony preparation
• Portfolio development and career planning
• Mentorship and peer support activities
📅 NFPA Standards
• Program Completion:
  â€¢ NH Fire Academy Firefighter I training complete
  â€¢ All NFPA 1001 performance standards covered
  â€¢ Comprehensive 40-week curriculum completion
  â€¢ Career development and continued education readiness
🎯 Key Evolution: Program Completion & Excellence
NHFA: Students complete comprehensive Firefighter I training program
NFPA 1001: All Firefighter I performance standards covered and practiced
NVFC: Goal achievement, professional development planning, and leadership development through mentorship
Program Complete: 40-week Foundation, Core, Tactical, Suppression, Specialized, and Enhanced Training complete
NVFC: Goal Achievement NVFC: Professional Development NVFC: Leadership Program Complete

📚 Didactic Content
  • Introduction to Firefighter II performance requirements
  • Advanced fire dynamics and building construction
  • Enhanced incident command system operations
  • Fire investigation awareness and scene preservation
  • Advanced PPE and equipment operations
  • Introduction to instructor development
📖 Required Reading
Advanced Operations:
• NFPA 1001 Firefighter II performance standards overview
• Advanced fire dynamics and building construction analysis
• Enhanced incident command system roles and responsibilities
  â†³ Focus: Building on Firefighter I foundation with advanced concepts
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Taking on advanced roles and responsibilities
• Decision Making - Complex problem-solving in dynamic situations
• Continuous Learning - Commitment to ongoing professional development
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1001: Firefighter II - Overview of advanced performance standards
• NFPA 1021: Fire Officer I concepts introduction
• NFPA 1403: Live fire training evolution standards
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Advanced hose operations and water supply
• Complex incident command scenarios
• Enhanced search and rescue techniques
• Advanced ventilation methods
📅 NFPA Standards
• Advanced Skills: Building on Firefighter I foundations
• Command Operations: Enhanced ICS roles and responsibilities
• Instructor Development: Basic teaching and coaching skills
• Fire Investigation: Scene preservation and evidence awareness
🎯 Key Evolution: Advanced Training Foundations
NHFA: Students begin Firefighter II curriculum foundation
NFPA 1001: Introduction to advanced performance standards beyond Firefighter I
NVFC: Leadership development, decision-making enhancement, and continuous learning commitment
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Decision Making NVFC: Continuous Learning NFPA 1001: Firefighter II Intro Advanced Skills Development

📚 Didactic Content
  • Leadership principles and styles in the fire service
  • Company officer roles and responsibilities
  • Effective communication and team management
  • Decision making under stress and uncertainty
  • Personnel accountability and crew resource management
  • Ethical leadership and professional standards
📖 Required Reading
Leadership Foundations:
• NFPA 1021 Fire Officer I leadership requirements
• Incident command and crew supervision principles
• Team dynamics and effective communication strategies
  â†³ Focus: Developing leadership skills and preparing for officer roles
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Leadership - Leading teams and making command decisions
• Communication - Effective information exchange and crew coordination
• Ethical Behavior - Maintaining professional standards and integrity
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1021: Fire Officer I leadership competencies
• NFPA 1500: Personnel accountability and crew resource management
• ICS Integration: Command structure and supervision roles
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Leading crew operations and tactical assignments
• Incident command simulation and decision making
• Personnel accountability system management
• Crew resource management exercises
📅 NFPA Standards
• Command Operations: Leading tactical operations and crew supervision
• Accountability: PAR (Personnel Accountability Report) procedures
• Communication: Radio procedures and crew coordination
• Leadership Scenarios: Decision making under pressure
🎯 Key Evolution: Leadership in Action
NHFA: Students practice leadership roles in simulated emergency operations
NFPA 1021: Demonstrate company officer leadership competencies and decision-making skills
NVFC: Apply leadership, communication, and ethical behavior through crew supervision and command operations
NVFC: Leadership NVFC: Communication NVFC: Ethical Behavior NFPA 1021: Fire Officer I Company Officer Development

📚 Didactic Content
  • Adult learning principles and teaching methodologies
  • Lesson plan development and instructional design
  • Practical skills instruction and demonstration
  • Training safety protocols and risk management
  • Performance evaluation and coaching techniques
  • Mentorship and knowledge transfer strategies
📖 Required Reading
Instructor Fundamentals:
• NFPA 1041 Fire Service Instructor I standards
• Adult learning theory and teaching best practices
• Training safety and NFPA 1403 live fire requirements
  â†³ Focus: Developing teaching skills and training program delivery
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Teaching & Mentoring - Effective knowledge transfer and skill development
• Communication - Clear instruction and constructive feedback
• Leadership - Guiding and developing other firefighters
📋 NFPA Standards
• NFPA 1041: Fire Service Instructor I competencies
• NFPA 1403: Live fire training evolution safety standards
• NFPA 1500: Training program safety and risk management
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Delivering practical skills instruction
• Conducting training demonstrations
• Evaluating student performance
• Providing coaching and feedback
📅 NFPA Standards
• Skills Instruction: Teaching practical firefighting techniques
• Lesson Delivery: Presenting training content effectively
• Performance Evaluation: Assessing student competency
• Training Safety: Managing risk during practical evolutions
🎯 Key Evolution: Teaching & Instruction
NHFA: Students deliver practical skills instruction to peers
NFPA 1041: Demonstrate instructor competencies through lesson delivery and performance evaluation
NVFC: Apply teaching, mentoring, and communication skills through instructional practice
NVFC: Teaching & Mentoring NVFC: Communication NVFC: Leadership NFPA 1041: Instructor I Instructor Development

📚 Didactic Content
  • Final comprehensive written evaluation
  • Program reflection and lessons learned
  • Career development and advancement opportunities
  • Continuing education and professional growth pathways
  • Department integration and operational readiness
  • Mentorship and giving back to future junior firefighters
📖 Required Reading
Program Completion:
• Final evaluation materials and performance standards
• Career development resources and continuing education
• Professional development planning and goal setting
  â†³ Focus: Program completion and lifelong learning commitment
🔥 NVFC Core Competencies
• Achievement - Successful completion of comprehensive training program
• Continuous Learning - Commitment to lifelong professional development
• Leadership - Mentoring future junior firefighters and giving back
📋 NFPA Standards
• Complete Mastery: All NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and II standards
• Professional Standards: Continuing education and career development
• Program Excellence: 40-week comprehensive training completion
🔧 Practical Evolutions
🎯 NH Fire Academy Skills
• Final comprehensive practical skills evaluation
• Complex scenario performance assessment
• Portfolio development and program reflection
• Completion ceremony and recognition
📅 NFPA Standards
• Final Evaluation: Comprehensive practical skills assessment
• Performance Excellence: Demonstration of all curriculum competencies
• Program Completion: 40-week comprehensive training achievement
• Professional Readiness: Operational competency and continued development
🎯 Key Evolution: Program Completion & Excellence
NHFA: Students complete comprehensive 40-week junior firefighter training program
NFPA 1001: Mastery of Firefighter I and II competencies with operational readiness
NVFC: Achievement, continuous learning commitment, and leadership development through mentorship
Program Complete: 40-week comprehensive curriculum - Foundation through Advanced Training
NVFC: Achievement NVFC: Continuous Learning NVFC: Leadership NFPA Mastery Professional Readiness 40-Week Program Complete

Complete 40-Week Curriculum Structure

Foundation Phase (Weeks 1-4) builds core competencies. Weeks 5-40 continue with comprehensive firefighter training covering all NFPA 1001 Firefighter I and Firefighter II standards.

Foundation Phase (Weeks 1-4)
Orientation, Health & Wellness, First Aid/CPR, PPE/SCBA, Communications
Core Skills (Weeks 5-12)
Fire Behavior, Tools & Equipment, Building Construction, Water Supply, Hoses & Nozzles
Tactical Operations (Weeks 13-20)
Ladder Operations, Search & Rescue, Forcible Entry, Ventilation
Fire Suppression (Weeks 21-28)
Attack Strategies, Vehicle Fires, Wildland Operations, Foam Operations
Specialized Operations (Weeks 29-34)
HAZMAT, Technical Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Public Education
Enhanced Training (Weeks 35-40)
Firefighter II Integration, Leadership Development, Final Evaluations