Specifications include, but are not limited to: (Condensed from NFPA 1582, Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments) Performing firefighting tasks – hose handling, lifting, crawling, carrying heavy objects, etc, all performed under stressful conditions while in full firefighting gear (PPE). Wearing an SCBA (airpak) in all potential circumstances. Exposure to all forms of potentially toxic environments despite the use of PPE and SCBA. Climbing up to and beyond six flights of stairs in full PPE. Wearing encapsulating/insulated gear causing raised internal temperatures and dehydration. Performing search and rescue of victims, possibly weighing over 200 lbs. Advancing water filled hose lines up to 2 1/2” in diameter, upstairs and around corners. Climbing ladders, working from heights, working in poor visibility and operating around electrical and other hazards. Operating in unpredictable emergencies for prolonged periods in extreme conditions without warm-up, rest, nutrition/hydration, or access to medications. Operating fire apparatus in “emergency mode” (vehicles and equipment). Performing complex problem solving in extreme conditions. Communicating under very poor conditions in full PPE. Functioning as a part of a firefighting team where there are great risks of injury and/or death to emergency responders and civilians. Page 1 of 11 Rev: 07/20/2015 Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection Commission on Fire Prevention and Control The Connecticut Fire Academy
