The Cobb Island Volunteer Fire and EMS Department had two members take and successfully complete the MFRI (Maryland Fire Rescue Institute) Firefighter II class. This course consists of 60 hours of lecture and practical evolutions. The objective of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills needed to become a journeyman firefighter.

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand and apply the principles of fire behavior; building construction; water distribution systems; fixed fire protection systems; ventilation; hose streams; fire prevention; inspections; ladders; and rescue techniques. (National Fire Protection Association Standard 1001, Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.)

Major topics covered in the course are incident command, building construction, ventilation, water distribution, hose streams, fixed fire protection systems, fire prevention, inspection preplanning, ladders, and rescue procedures. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, classroom exercises, audio/visual material, practical skills graded, and a final examination.

Congratulations To:

T.J. Hayden
Nick Hill