purpose:
to develop the tactile skills, decision-making ability, adaptability, and warrior ethos necessary to create high-performing and resilient combat-ready firefighters
the standards
DODI 6055.06: DOD FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES (F&ES) PROGRAM MANDATES A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM REQUIRED TO MEET THE INTENT OF THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL STANDARDS:
NFPA 1407: Standard for Training Fire Service Rapid Intervention Crews
1.2 The purpose of this standard is to specify a training program that is designed to create a HIGHLY DISCIPLINED OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY TO RESCUE FIREFIGHTERS
4.2.1 Rapid intervention operations shall be guided by written operational policies or guidelines and REINFORCED THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134: Respiratory Protection
1910.134(g)(3)(iii) The employee(s) located outside the IDLH atmosphere are trained and equipped to provide effective emergency rescue
training requirements met
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