Recruit Class 3 & 4 Completes Firefighter I Live Burn By: Susan Turner, Senior Administrative Assistant, County of Orange Fire & EMS
Recruit Class 3& 4 recently completed a major milestone in their Firefighter I certification — their live burn exercise — as part of their training with Orange County Fire & EMS. The live burn, held under controlled conditions, provides recruits with essential hands-on experience in fire behavior, suppression techniques, and interior operations. This critical component of the Firefighter I curriculum is designed to help recruits apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to real-world scenarios. Under the close supervision of certified instructors and safety officers, the class worked through multiple evolutions, practicing search and rescue, fire attack, and ventilation strategies.
The successful completion of the live burn marks a key step toward state certification and prepares the recruits to serve their communities with confidence and skill.
A sincere thank you goes out to the dedicated instructors, training staff, and support personnel who guided and assisted the recruits throughout the process, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment.
Orange County Fire & EMS commends Recruit Class 3/4 for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to public safety. Congratulations to all the recruits on this achievement!
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