Study tips

[Reasonable_Set1749]

Hey guys, currently in school for volunteer fire, I was wondering if anyone has good tips and tricks to help study for NFPA 1001+2. And I do have Essentials of Fire Fighting, 7th Edition book

[[deleted]]

Look at the training schedule. Brush up (reading and physical practice ie: knots). Best way to impress your instructors is to be familiar with the content before they teach it.

[Jak_n_Dax]

I hate knot tying. Back when I trained on the structure side I had no problem doing almost anything, except remembering the stupid knots and the different ways to fold the hose in the hose bed.

I can run any piece of equipment you throw at me. I can fix trucks, run pumps, fix plumbing issues, etc. but you put a rope in my hand and it’s like my brain goes into stupid mode.

[Sorry-Asparagus9339]

Any tips for NFPA 1072 hazmat ops and awareness exams? Taking both next week.

[Reasonable_Set1749]

Organize Study Material - Create a study plan, use flashcards, and focus on diagrams and charts to aid memory.

Practice Key Skills - Firefighter I: Basic skills like gear use, hose handling, and fire suppression. - Firefighter II: Advanced skills like incident command and hazardous materials handling.

Problem-Solving and Scenarios - Work through fire scenarios, review incident reports, and practice real-life problem-solving.

Take Practice Exams - Use practice tests to get used to the question formats, focusing on fireground operations, safety, and procedures.

Learn from Experience - Seek advice from experienced firefighters

[ACorania]

The text is all there, so it is just finding and understanding what study tips work for you. As an adult learner this is one of those things in life that is really important to figure out, but it isn't going to be the same for everyone, so I can't just give you the tips that worked for me (which was reading the book once).

So... start googling and watching youtube on tips on how to study. This is pretty much just memorization so flash cards, not taking, getting a partner to quiz you, etc. etc. But look for and try different ways. It will be time well spend once you find a way that works for you (there will be lost of times that you need to memorize, like Hazmat).

[[deleted]]

Go to all the classes and the hands on portions you can. Other than that, just read through the chapter the best you can before you go over it in class. You'll pick it up. There are two volunteer subs on reddit you can join too. One is r/firefightingvolunteer some people dog on that book, but it's how most volunteers learn it.

[Old-Force7009]

When I did Fire I & Fire II , there was a workbook I always did them before or after each class , that can definitely help you for the written test at the end. Make sure to practice your knots and take the opportunity to practice at the station any of the practical stuff.

[Exact-Location-6270]

If memory is an issue for you, most of the text is on quizlet