Firefighting is an exciting field to go into; however, the certification process can be confusing. Here is a list of training required for different certifications.
Hazmat Awareness
- 16 years of age
- 3 hours of classroom instruction
Hazmat Operations
- 16 years of age
- Hazmat Awareness certification
- 32 hours of classroom instruction
Firefighter I
- 16 years of age
- Hazmat Operations and CPR certification
- 160 hours of classroom instruction
Firefighter II
- 16 years of age
- Hazmat Operations and Firefighter I certification
- 57 hours of classroom instruction
