200805 - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting
Description
To provide the student with basic knowledge to perform the duties of an entry-level fire fighter at an airport.
Learning Outcomes
- To increase the student's knowledge of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.
- To develop the student's familiarity with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting duties and responsibilities.
- To enable the student to identify and operate related airport firefighting equipment.
Credential Awarded
Certificate of Achievement
NFPA 1003 Testing available upon request
Prerequisites
Two Day Basic Firefighting or SERT Competency Checklist;
Valid Driver’s License with Airbrake Endorsement;
Medical Clearance in accordance with MI Policy;
Valid SCBA Fit Testing
NFPA 1003 Testing Pre-Requisites (as outlined by Fire and Emergency Services NL):
Certification to NFPA 1001 Firefighter II;
Certification to NFPA 472 Hazardous Materials Operational Level
Notes
Copy of valid Transport Canada Seafarer's medical is required for this training. All prerequisites should be provided to administration prior to course start date but students can bring the medical along the morning of registration. (Should you have a valid medical from another jurisdiction, please contact administration to have the medical validated for training.) For a list of approved Transport Canada physicians, please visit: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/4/mme-mdm/eng/marine-medical-examiners/search/NL/
To comply with Provincial OH&S legislation all students participating in this course are required to be clean shaven and must provide a fit test certificate (quantitative) for use of Scott AV 3000 style face piece. Fit testing for this training can be completed on site. Please note that there is a fee associated for this service of $65 plus tax.
Please dress for prevailing weather conditions.
Please be advised that the daily course schedules are subject to change and all participants should be prepared for course deliveries outside normal business hours (i.e. evenings and weekends). You will be notified if any such change is necessary. In the event of inclement weather, students should visit www.mi.mun.ca for important announcements regarding class cancellations and rescheduling. Announcements regarding class cancellations will also be on local radio stations.