Westfield High – Firefighting 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Virginia) by the first day of the course. Enrollment requires parental consent. Students are required to meet a minimum standard on the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) prior to starting the course. Parents and students are required to attend an orientation session with the instructor prior to the beginning of the course. Emergency Medical Technician 1 and 2 strongly encouraged. Fairfax County Fire Training Academy, Chantilly HS Academy $\\cdots$ transportation may be provided This is part one (fall semester) of a two-part, full-year course. Firefighting is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world and, therefore, requires complete discipline and attention to achieving the academic and professional standards necessary to successfully fight live fires, address hazardous-material incidents, and conduct search-and-rescue operations. Students will become familiar with the procedures, equipment, and technologies used by current fire departments. This course challenges students academically, mentally, and physically and meets the standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001-2013 leading to Firefighting 1 certification. NOTE: Students seeking NFPA 1001-2013 Firefighter 1 certification will be required to make up classroom hours missed. Additional requirements, including CPR, HAZMAT operations, and Mayday Awareness are stipulated for those students seeking NFPA 1001-2013 Firefighter 1 certification.