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LOUDOUN VOLUNTEER FIRE RESCUE TRAINING

Specialized training is required to serve as a fire and rescue volunteer. How much training you take and how advanced you become in emergency response training is up to you. Training is rigorous and specialized and will require a significant time commitment. Training is provided at no cost to the volunteer.

An overview of training opportunities is provided below.

Prerequisite Training
Initial training required and provided prior to attending an Emergency Medical
Technician Course or Fire Fighter I Course includes:

  • Loudoun County Volunteer Orientation: The purpose of this course is to introduce the new member to the fire and rescue system in Loudoun County. Volunteers are introduced to legal issues associated with volunteering as well as the benefits derived from volunteering.
  • Bloodborne Pathogens: This course offers information to students regarding Infection Control Procedures.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): This is an 8 hour Healthcare Provider CPR course.
  • Hazardous Materials Operations: This 32 hour course is designed to train the emergency responder to deal in a defensive mode on hazardous materials incidents. Discussion includes properties of hazardous materials, containers, transportation hazards, and protective equipment.

Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B)
All members who wish to perform duties as an attendant must complete the entry-level 152 hour EMT-B course which is a combination of classroom study, practical scenarios and 10 hours of clinical rotations in a hospital emergency room. A 16 hour Vehicle Extrication course is provided in conjunction with the EMT course.

Emergency Medical Technician–Enhanced (EMT-E)
Members who wish to increase their knowledge and skills to an advanced life support level may complete this course. The EMT-E course is a 160 hour course which includes 40 hours of clinical rotations in a hospital. Members must be an active EMT-B for one year to qualify to attend this course.

Emergency Medical Technician–Intermediate (EMT-I)
 Members who wish to continue to increase their knowledge and skills may complete this course. The EMT-I Course is a 180 hour course which includes 60 hours of clinical rotations in a hospital. Member must be an active EMT-E for one year to qualify to attend this course.

EMT-Paramedic (EMT-P)
This course is the highest level of advanced life support medical training in Virginia. This Paramedic course is a 360 hour course which includes 240 hours of clinical rotations in a hospital.

 

Fire Fighter I
This 135 hour course is an entry-level course for new fire fighters. The course is a combination of classroom study and practical scenarios that prepare the fire fighter to carry out most fire ground functions under direct supervision of an officer or experienced fire fighter.

Fire Fighter II
This 54 hour course is designed to build on the skills taught in Fire Fighter I and prepares the student to assume more of a leadership role on the fire ground.

Advanced Fire Training Levels
Includes Fire Officer 1 through 4 and Fire Instructor 1 through 4.

Specialized Training
These classes include Rope Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Trench Rescue, Confined Space Rescue and Structure Collapse.

 

 

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