Firefighter I & II

Grade: 11 or 12 (Double Blocked/Full Year) Credit: 4

Location: CTEC

Prerequisite: Students must be at least 16 years of age by the first day of class.

Industry Credential: Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HAZMAT awareness, HAZMAT Operations

Career Cluster: Public Safety

Firefighting requires discipline and attention to academic and professional standards to successfully fight live fires, address hazardous-materials (HAZMAT) incidents, and conduct search-and-rescue operations. Students will become familiar with the procedures, equipment, and technologies used by 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 the opportunity to obtain Firefighter I and Firefighter II certifications. Students enrolled in the course will be required to volunteer with their local Culpeper Volunteer Fire Department to gain additional on-the-job training. Students must be a minimum of 16 years old on the first day of class and have signed parental consent forms required by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. 

Career Pathways: Volunteer Firefighter, Wildland Firefighter, Airport Firefighter, Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Investigator, Fire Marshal, Fire Chief

Job Outlook: Employment is projected to grow 4% from 2023 to 2033, which is average job growth compared to all other occupations.

Typical Salary: The median annual wage is $57,120.