The Washington State Fire Training Academy (FTA) on North Bend WA web directory

The Washington State Fire Training Academy (FTA)

Fire fighters academy in the King County, Washington

50810 Grouse Ridge Rd, North Bend, WA 98045

(425) 453-3000

The Washington State Fire Training Academy (FTA)

The Washington State Fire Training Academy (FTA), located near North Bend, protects the citizens of Washington State through training, collaboration, and support of the fire service and other public safety professionals.

Training Offered

Recruit Academy Program

Weekday Recruit Academy

The weekday firefighting academy will provide comprehensive training in all aspects of basic firefighting skills. It is designed to prepare and train recruits to meet those skills established by fire departments as entry-level. Knowledge obtained from classroom instruction is transferred to fire-ground application during many hours of live fire training. This course meets all requirements for Firefighter 1 and 2 along with Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations levels based on National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 1001, " Firefighter Professional Qualifications."

Weekend Recruit Academy

The Basic Firefighter 1 program provides comprehensive training in all aspects of basic firefighting skills. It is intended for those volunteer firefighters who wish to be trained to the NFPA Firefighter 1 and Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations level and are unable to attend the 12-week program. Attendees will receive basic training in fire control, search and rescue, ladders, loss control, self-contained breathing apparatus, fire ground safety, tools, equipment and hazardous materials awareness and operations. This course meets all requirements for Firefighter 1 along with Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations levels based on NFPA Standard 1001, "Firefighter Professional Qualifications."

Company Officer Development Program

The Company Officer Development Program is held in conjunction with both the Weekday and Weekend Recruit Academies. Company Officers play a very important role in the success of each Recruit Academy and serve as first line leaders. This program is intended to develop leadership and management skills. Company Officers will primarily assist state instructors with hands on training and teaching classes. They are responsible for the day to day activities and provide purpose, direction and motivation to the recruits. Some of the tasks that they will be expected to carry out include maintaining discipline, instilling leadership traits, completing weekly written evaluations, delegating assignments, and overseeing class projects.

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