MN FF 1

Just finished the State certification test for MN FF 1. 125 written exam; 25 on Haz Mat Awareness and five practical stations.

There were over 80 FF at the Hennepin Tech college to take any number of tests from FF1, 2, officer and training certifications.

The five practical’s were:
Ropes: Tying a Bowline, Figure 8 on a bite; clove hitch and then demo raising tools
Hose: Rolling and managing hoses
Ladders: Ability to demonstrate the proper technique for moving and setting up a 35ft 2-fly ladder and proper technique for working off a ladder.
Search & Rescue: Maintain orientation while searching a room for a victim with eyes blind-folded
SCBA: Proper care and donning of SCBA

I know I nailed the practicals (497/500) and did well on the FF1. The only unknown is the Hazmat (seeing it is 25 questions you are only allowed 7 wrong.....i am sure i squeaked by)

Fire Fighter I

This evening's class was the HTC's Fire Fighter 1 written and practical exam. The written part was seventy five questions with some challenging questions...but for the most part a fairly easy.

The practical was really a good situation to practice for the upcoming State test on Saturday. Considering the temperature was a balmy -6 degrees Fahrenheit we did most of the exam inside with the exception of the ladder test.

1. Don/Doff Full PPE with SCBA in under two minutes
2. Hose role and maintenance
3. Ventilation
4. Forcible entry
5. Ladder work

This Saturday we take the State test which will be a bit longer and tougher. until then.....