Hard Skills
AdvancedIncident Command System (ICS)A standardized approach to the command, control, and coordination of emergency response providing a common hierarchy within which responders from multiple agencies can be effective.
ExpertStructural Firefighting TacticsThe strategic application of fire behavior knowledge, ventilation techniques, and suppression methods to control and extinguish fires in buildings.
IntermediateEmergency Medical CareThe provision of life-saving medical interventions, including basic or advanced life support, to stabilized patients prior to hospital transport.
IntermediateHazardous Materials (HAZMAT) AwarenessIdentifying, isolating, and managing the release of dangerous chemical, biological, or radiological substances.
ExpertFire Scene Safety and Risk AssessmentContinually monitoring the emergency environment to identify hazards and ensure the physical safety of all personnel on site.