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Continuing Education (CE) Courses - Advanced SCBA - Nixa FPD; 1/16-17/2026: (See reporting instructions for daily times)

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Brief Description: This class is available for contracted delivery from Alpha Side, LLC. Contracted Price: $8,500.

Full Description: This 16-hour class is available for contracted delivery from Alpha Side, LLC. Contracted Price: $8,500.

Students will learn to remain oriented and familiar with their environment while gaining awareness of their own physical/mental limitations and the limitations of their SCBA. They will work in simulated hazardous atmospheres and will be required to utilize SCBA orientation to navigate various obstacles/hazards. This course meets the standards set forth in NFPA 1001 and 1404. The curriculum is partially adapted with permission from the Pennsylvania Fire Academy and Fire Engineering magazine.

NOTICE-This course is not intended to provide basic instruction on the use of SCBA but, instead, focuses students on gaining practical experience with the SCBA provided by their agency. A large portion of the skills activities within this course are physically/mentally challenging and should only be attempted by students in good physical condition. It is recommended that students have Firefighter I & II training, Basic Fire training, or be considered competent in the use of SCBA by their organization.

Course objectives:
1. SCBA air conservation skills.
2. SCBA air consumption calculation.

Student prerequisites: Must have successfully completed a Firefighter I and/or have significant experience using an SCBA.

Prerequisites: Must have successfully completed on of the following courses: Basic Fire Fighter Skills, Introduction to the Fire Service or Firefighter I certification. Equivalent programs will be considered with documentation of completion.

Training Location: Nixa Fire Protection District Training Center
711 N. Main St
Nixa, MO

Resources Required: Students:
Students must bring their own turnout gear and SCBA. All SCBA cylinders must be within their appropriate hydrostatic test date.

Host Agency:
The host agency needs to provide a classroom with media equipment, an SCBA cascade or refill station, and adequate indoor space for assembling the air consumption mazes.

Vendor provides:

Various obstacle and entanglement props

Reporting Instructions: January 16th 5 pm to 10 pm
January 17th 8 am to 5 pm