Firefighter Wellness

CEF104 – 2.00 Hours

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FP CEF104 1 180 Days to Complete $10.00 Register

This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (866) 878-8900 or [email protected] to get the latest schedule.

Course Description

This is an online asynchronous course consisting of five modules, with an estimated length of 2 hours. This course will provide you with an understanding of key components of firefighter health and wellness, including nutrition, physical fitness, physical health risks, and mental wellness, as well as strategies to support personal well-being and peer support. The five modules will provide examples, resources, and knowledge checks to allow participants to practice and apply the concepts being taught.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course Completion Requirements

Participants must provide information for all required fields, including their U.S. citizenship/permanent resident information, in addition to meeting all other attendance and course completion requirements. If this information is not provided, the participant will be considered incomplete and will not receive a certificate of completion.

In order to receive a certificate of completion, the participant must complete all modules. Participants have 180 days from the registration date to complete the course.

Online Course Technical Requirements

 Participants must provide:

  • Desktop computer or laptop (Note: The use of a tablet is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.)
  • Broadband or high-speed internet connection
    • Recommended: Wired connection with at least 2.0 Mbps bandwidth (bi-directional, i.e., sending and receiving)
    • Alternative: Wireless (Wi-Fi) connection (Note: The use of a MiFi or mobile hotspot is not recommended and may result in connectivity issues.)
  • Current version of web browser
    • Recommended: Mozilla Firefox 130 or higher, Google Chrome 130 or higher
    • Alternatives: Microsoft Edge 130 or higher, Safari 16 or higher [as applicable] (Note: Microsoft Edge and Safari are not among our tested browsers for this course. You may experience layout, navigation, and/or tracking issues. Please utilize one of the recommended browsers.)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader 24 or higher

Attendance Requirements

To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each module.

Upon successful completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify macronutrients and key nutrition components in support of overall health.
  • Identify strategies for maintaining physical wellness.
  • Identify physical health concerns for firefighters.
  • Recognize strategies for maintaining mental wellness and providing peer support.

Suggested Audience

This course is designed for all firefighters and related fire service personnel.

Continuing Education And Professional Credits

  • State Firefighters’ and Fire Marshals’ Association of Texas (SFFMA)
  • Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP)

Contact Information

Emergency Services Training Institute
Phone: (979) 845-7641 | Toll-Free: (866) 878-8900
Email: [email protected]