Alabama Smoke Divers

Smoke Diver is a physically demanding, advanced firefighter course with a focus on fire suppression and structure fire rescue. Smoke Diver emphasizes rapid intervention techniques along with firefighter survival skills. The course provides realistic fire ground working conditions, requiring the participant to learn the limitations of his/her equipment. The curriculum teaches team building through intensive activities that include attack hose evolutions and multiple search team rescues. Upon completion of the Smoke Diver course, the student will return to their department with an added sense of confidence in his/her abilities and equipment. Tactics learned can be shared with other members to enhance the safety of fellow firefighters. Successful completion of the course allows the participant to receive certification and special Smoke Divers patch.

Special Equipment - NFPA compliant full turnout gear, SCBA, spare bottle, PASS device, flashlight, knee pads and stopwatch

Physical Requirements - A physically demanding course which requires students to be in good physical condition. Certain information submitted on the medical information questionnaire may preclude the student’s participation in the course.

Hours   40
Course Cost   $ 295 In-State     $ 495 Out-Of-State     Field Course – Contact host department regarding cost

Pre-Requisites

• Firefighter I, a medical information questionnaire will be completed on the first day of class

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