Objectives

NFPA® Job Performance Requirements (JPR): 5.1.1.1

FIREFIGHTER I

1. Describe the history and culture of the fire service.
2. Describe the mission of the fire service.
3. Define fire department organizational principles.
4. Distinguish among functions of fire companies.
5. Summarize primary knowledge and skills the firefighter must have to function effectively.
6. Distinguish among the primary roles of fire service personnel.
7. Distinguish among policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
8. Summarize components of the Incident Command System (ICS).
9. Distinguish among the functions of the major subdivisions within the ICS structure.
10. Define ICS terms.
11. Discuss fire service interaction with other organizations.