With the request of the Fire Education Commission, the Division of Fire Safety developed the Basic Fire Fighter program. This 36-hour course is designed to provide recruit fire fighters with some of the basic knowledge and skills necessary to help them function safely and effectively as members of a fire department. Much of the information contained in this program comes from the Fire Fighter I and II curriculum to provide continuity in training materials. Should a student desire to pursue Fire Fighter certification within one year of completing the Basic program, the completed skill sheets can be used to show mastery of the skills.