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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on
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Do you mean to say you are attending a fire academy?
How hard it is depends on how smart you are and secondly, how fit you are. Common sense comes into play a lot.
For most people it's hard, but not extremely so.
Best of luck on Firefighter I.
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Permalink Reply by Brandon Mason Halsey on
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I just finished my FF1 & 2 and HAZMAT, it is definitely challenging, especially for us in High School (I assume you`re still in High School). Lucky for you you`re starting in the summer. Mine started on Jan. 15 and we just finished up. But for just FF1 it should only take a few months. It will require alot of studying and commitment however, do not take it lightly. And on another note, are you also planning on taking FF2 also?
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Permalink Reply by Firefighter on
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Sorry guys. I've been away a bit. I just graduated high school. I'm thinking of getting my firefighter 2 later on. This may be a dumb question; What's the difference between firefighter 1 and 2?
I call is a fire academy. But it will be at our station. We have certified instructors that are on the department.
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Permalink Reply by capcityff on
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That's not what he meant. A fire academy is different than what you're taking. There was just a whole thread on this about a week ago if you look for it. I gave you a description of the differences.
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Sorry, I didn't read that right. Yes, I meant I was attending one. I didn't see the last discussion on this so sorry for starting another one. But thanks to every one who answered
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Permalink Reply by John Crabbe on
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I call is a fire academy. But it will be at our station. We have certified instructors that are on the department.
What you are describing here is a certification class and not an academy as Capcity is referring to. The difference is with such classes, the goal is to teach the material of the subject to you and have the students puke back the information and go through the motions. Such classes are about getting you the basics of the job and to pass a test and tend to only be a couple hours a week. An academy, for the most part, is about teaching a dept's way of doing things and typically entails 8 hour days for weeks to months, incorporating all aspects of the job.
What's the difference between firefighter 1 and 2?
Think of FF1 as the mere basics of the job....ladder carries and raises, hose advancement, search and rescue, hose loads, knot tying, SCBA, etc. It really is the basic of the basics.
FF2 essentially just adds to FF1 to help give the basics of the fire service. FF2 incorporates extrication, basic HAZMAT, pressurized fuel firefighting (natural gas meter or propane tank).
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Firefighter 1 is the pure basics of firefighting. FF2 is more knowledge based and has a lot to do with public relations like fire prevention and home safety surveys.
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Permalink Reply by DFD4LYF on
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Congratulations Explorer on your first big step into a brave new lifestyle. I commend you for your proactive approach. As the years pass you'll see how a fire fighter progresses/grows up on the job and I hope your integrity will always lead you to do the right thing.
Without knowing your specific limitations it's difficult to tell you how hard FF1 will be for you. I recommend you: 1) acurately assess the course requirements & objectives - online or at the library, 2) realistically evaluate your strengths & weaknesses, 3) prepare/condition your study/testing habits, physical & nutritional state, sleep, etc.
If all else fails just remember one thing: If thousands of others can complete the program, so can you. I wish you the best of luck and hope you'll make a fine addition to any Department.
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