Firefighter-I Basic Fire Academy
FireFighter-1 Academy:
FireFighter-1 Academy:
The Rio Hondo College Fire Academy is a 14 week (Monday-Friday) program, which meets the California State Fire Marshal Requirements for Firefighter-1.
Students receive training on:
Fire Service Organization
Fire Service Personal Protective Equipment
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Fire Service Communications
Incident Command System
Fire Service Tools
Fire Extinguishers
Hose Evolutions
Ladder Evolutions
Ropes & Knots
Salvage & Overhaul
Search and Rescue
Ventilation
Forcible Entry
Fire Behavior/Live Fire Training
Wildland Firefighting
Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction
Vehicle Extrication (FSTEP Certification)
Confined Space Awareness (FSTEP Certification)
Firefighter Survival (FSTEP Certification)
Rapid Intervention Operations (FSTEP Certification)
Low Angle Rope Rescue (FSTEP Certification)
Rescue Systems-1 (FSTEP Certification)
Cadet Spencer Nail became a firefighter after being rescued by one as a child
Cadet Spencer Nail became a firefighter after being rescued by one as a child
Fox Sports West - Published Feb. 18, 2018
An off-duty firefighter helped bring Spencer's life back to him after a car accident. This traumatic event helped shape Spencer into the man he is today. Because of his experience, he became a firefighter and wanted to follow in his hero's footsteps. The two shared a special evening at an Anaheim Ducks game.