Northeastern Junior College 2026-2027 Catalog
Firefighter I Certificate
This program is designed to prepare individuals who have little or no experience with the firefighting profession for entry-level positions in the fire service industry. The course addresses the requirements necessary to perform at the first level of progression as identified in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1001, Firefighter Professional Qualifications. This is a lecture and lab course for meeting the NFPA 1001, level I, standard using IFSTA Essentials.
Upon successful completion the student will receive a Northeastern certificate and is eligible to register for the Colorado State Firefighter I Exam which is an IFSAC accredited certificate.

