Black Hawk Fire Dept. - Certified Fire Fighter Course
When:The Black Hawk Fire Department has available spots for the 2024 fall certified class starting November 6th.
- Class will be held Wednesday nights at 630 PM and two Saturdays each month starting at 8 AM.
- Classes will be a traditional learning platform, with a combination of classroom lecture and hands on learning.
- You will also need to provide your own Jones and Bartlett book.
- Class size is limited.
- If you are interested, please email Lt. Michael Scott at mscott.transport@gmail.com
- Black Hawk Fire Department will also be offering S130/190 after the certified class is completed.
Black Hawk 2024/2025 Certified Firefighter Course Schedule
Nov 6th Wed Fire Service History and Safety, Ch. 1, 2, 18, 20 Michael
Nov 9th Sat Communications, Reading assignment Ch. #4 Jarrod/Drew
Nov 13th Wed Building Construction , Reading Assignment Ch. #6 Kurt
Nov 20th Wed Personal Protective Equipment, Reading Assignment Ch. #3 Michael
Nov 23st Sat Fire Behavior/Dynamics, Reading Assignment Ch. #5, Cont. for 9-27 18, 20 Kurt/Drew
Nov 27th Wed Extinguishers, Reading Assignment Ch. #7 Tabi/Drew
Dec 4th Wed Ropes and Knots, Reading Assignment Ch. #9 Jarrod
Dec 11th Wed Ground Ladders, Reading Assignment Ch. #11 Tabi
Dec 14th Sat Forcible Entry, Reading Assignment Ch. #8, 10 Michael/Drew
Dec 18th Wed Structural Search and Rescue, Reading Assignment Ch. #12 Tabi
Dec 23rd Mon Ventilation, Reading Assignment Ch. 13 Jarrod
Dec 28th Sat Hose and Appliances, Reading Assignment Ch. #14, 15, 16 Kurt
Jan 1st Wed Suppression and Ground Fires, Reading Assignment Ch. #17, 21 Jarrod
Jan 8th Wed Salvage and Overhaul, Reading Assignment Ch. #19 Tabi
Jan 15th Wed Hazmat Awareness and Operations 29-30, 31-37 Michael
Jan 22nd Wed Unit #1 Written Test SFM
Jan 29th Wed Fire Origin and Cause, Reading Assignment Ch. #28 Michael
Feb 1st Sat Advanced Fire Suppression, Reading Assignment Ch. #23 Kurt/Drew
Feb 5th Wed Vehicle Extrication and Assisting Technical Rescue Ch. #24, 25 Tabi
Feb 8th Sat Vehicle Extrication Hands On Drew an others
Feb 12th Wed Community Risk Reduction and Building Safety Systems Ch. 26-27 Michael
Feb 19th Wed First Aid, Infection, Bleeding and Shock Control Jarrod
Feb 26th Wed Unit 2 Written Test SFM
To be scheduled with county fire class Live Burn and Final Practical Test Adam
All dates will be classroom and hands on combination, depending on curriculum needs.