The following minimum resources, applicable to the discipline,
are required for a distance training provider. These resources may
be combined or separated utilizing one or more structures.
(1) A training tower equivalent to two or more stories
in height. The term "training tower" as used in these standards is
a structure suitable for training in the practical application of
required ladder, rescue, hose, and rope skills training.
(2) A facility for classroom instruction and testing
shall have seating capacity for anticipated trainees. The facility
must be conducive for an effective learning environment including
environmental comfort for instructors and students, physical requirements
needed for good seeing and hearing, adequate lighting, and free of
outside distractions.
(3) An area for practical application of principles
and procedures of fire fighting, hose loading, pumper operation, to
include friction loss, nozzle reaction, fire stream patterns, and
GPM discharge utilizing various layouts for hand lines and/or master
stream appliances.
(4) An enclosed area or room for use in practical training
with self-contained breathing apparatus. This may be a smoke and fire
room or enclosed area which can be charged with smoke-producing devices
to provide a realistic training environment.
(5) A structure suitable for interior live fire training
as required by the particular discipline(s).
(6) Facilities to conduct exterior live fire training
as required by the particular discipline(s).
(7) If performance or driving skills are part of the
training program, suitable area(s) for practicing required skills,
demonstration of skills, and performance testing.
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