## Anniston Regional Training Center High School Fire Science Training Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This program provides high school seniors an opportunity to immerse themselves in the exciting and rewarding career field of the fire service. Students are trained to the state standards of a certified volunteer fire fighter. This training encompasses all the requirements set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the Alabama Firefighter’s Personnel Standards and Education Commission. The training is provided in cooperation with the Alabama Fire College and is accredited by the Pro Board Fire Service Professional Qualifications System and the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress. Upon completion of this in depth training, students are certified as a volunteer firefighter. They also will complete an Emergency Care Provider Course (ECP) and learn valuable first response emergency medical care. Students that complete this training are eligible to enter a “Bridge” recruit school to earn their Firefighter I and Firefighter II certification in five additional weeks of hands-on training. Successful completion of the “Bridge” program allows the student to immediately enter the workforce as a fully certified career firefighter. The Fire Science Program classes will be held at Anniston Fire Station #3 and Alabama Fire College Regional Training Center at 5304 McClellan Blvd. Anniston, AL 36206.

REQUIREMENTS

- • program fee to cover Skills USA membership and other incidental fees • program fee to cover Skills USA membership and other incidental fees
- • requires daily physical training. Finalists must submit a NFPA 1582 physical statement • requires daily physical training. Finalists must submit a NFPA 1582 physical statement form signed by a physician ***ATTACHED***
- • GPA of 2.0 or higher. Candidates must be on track for graduation • GPA of 2.0 or higher. Candidates must be on track for graduation
- • may be required to pass a drug test prior to admission into the summer “bridge” program • may be required to pass a drug test prior to admission into the summer “bridge” program
- • will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from the training facility. • will be responsible for arranging transportation to and from the training facility.
- • and discipline records will be reviewed and will become part of the application package • and discipline records will be reviewed and will become part of the application package
- • session times will be assigned based on student’s regular school schedule • session times will be assigned based on student’s regular school schedule
- • is limited and acceptance is selective. Candidates will be interviewed by committee • is limited and acceptance is selective. Candidates will be interviewed by committee comprised of representatives from Anniston Fire Department and local school personnel
- • class will follow the same calendar adopted by the Board of Education • class will follow the same calendar adopted by the Board of Education
- • enrolled in the fire science program will earn grades and Career Technical course credit • enrolled in the fire science program will earn grades and Career Technical course credit

To the Student: The Fire Science Program provides an opportunity to be considered for training toward certification as a Volunteer Firefighter. When you enroll in the Fire Science Program, you indicate that you are sincerely interested in putting forth your best efforts to attend and complete the training course. If you accept this responsibility, please sign in the space provided. Student Signature _______________________________ Date ____________________________
To the Parent/Guardian: Do you consent to your child entering the Fire Science Program if selected, agree to provide transportation, and agree to cooperate with the school and the training agency? If so, please indicate your support and approval with your signature. Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________ Date_________________________