Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
IP31 Firefighter Technology I
| Course Code | IP31 |
| Course Title | Firefighter Technology I |
| Course Description | Gather basic knowledge and skills required in firefighting. Develop skills in communications, use of personal protective equipment, forcible entry, fire extinguishers, and building construction. Perform basic firefighter skills associated with the knowledge obtained in this course. Gain the knowledge, skills, and industry credentials for careers in firefighter technology. |
| Cluster Grouping | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster | Public Service and Safety (PSSA) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Melissa Leeds melissa.leeds@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Adopted |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | Credential |
| Credential as POL | NCOSFM - Firefighter Technology I. MUST PASS ALL MODULES |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2020 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster(s) | Public Service and Safety (PSSA) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Firefighter Technology (FIFI) - Prerequisite |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | NCOSFM - Firefighter Technology I |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | SkillsUSA |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Emergency Management Directors (11-9161)First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives (33-1012)First-line Supervisors of Security Workers (33-1091)Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111)Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers (33-3051) |
