Fire Fighter I/II Bridge Program (7th Ed.)

This course is based on NFPA 1001: Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. This is an entry-level bridge course for certified volunteer fire fighters who seek Fire Fighter I/II certification. This six-week course consists of a combination of classroom study, drill field practice, and training evolutions that prepare the fire fighters to perform most fire ground functions under the supervision of an officer or experienced fire fighter.

The NFPA 1010 is a standard published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that consolidates previous professional qualification standards for firefighters into a single document. It combines NFPA 1001, NFPA 1002, NFPA 1003, and NFPA 1005 to establish criteria for various fire service personnel, including the Alabama Fire College’s Firefighter I, Firefighter II, Airport Fire Fighter, Marine Fire Fighter, and Fire Apparatus Operator: ARFF, Pumper, Aerial, and Mobile Water supply programs.

In response to the 2024 update of NFPA 1010, Standard on Professional Qualifications for Firefighters, our Fire Fighter I and Fire Fighter II courses will transition to: IFSTA's Essentials of Fire Fighting, Firefighter I, 8th Edition and Essentials of Fire Fighting, Firefighter II, 8th Edition.

This update will also apply to the following courses:

• Volunteer Fire Fighter
• Fire Fighter I/II Recruit School
• Fire Fighter I/II Bridge
• Fire Fighter I Recertification

These changes will take effect starting June 1, 2026, and will impact course content and certification requirements. For more information regarding Curriculum and Certification Updates, please visit the following link: Curriculum and Certification Updates

For more information, call 1-800-241-2467

Special Equipment -

NFPA compliant turnout gear and SCBA with spare bottle

PASS device

Navy AFC t-shirts, navy AFC shorts, and navy AFC sweat suit (seasonal) for physical training,available at the Alabama Fire College Bookstore.

Running shoes

Physical Requirements - This is a physically demanding course which requires the student to be in good physical condition.

Hours   240
Course Cost   $ 835 In-State     $ 1600 Out-Of-State    

Required Text - Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition
Rapid Intervention Crew

Certification Course Syllabus
Practical Exam Materials

Pre-Requisites

• • (Pro Board or IFSAC) Certified VFF
  • Physical Statement - AFC & PSC Form 05 - Must be completed and submitted prior to beginning any training leading to certification as a Fire Fighter or Volunteer Fire Fighter.
  • Successful completion of Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within 12 months of start date
  • Prior to Certification as a Fire Fighter I/II: Certified HazMat A&O
  • Additional admission requirements

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