City of Ames, IA
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New Firefighters will go through a 10 week Recruit Academy
| Orientation | PPE | Firefighter Safety |
| Search and Rescue | Forcible Entry | Portable Fire Extinguishers |
| Ropes and Knots | Building Construction | Roof Prop |
| Fire Dynamics | Live Fire Observation | Flashover |
| CPR/AED | First Aid | Ground Ladders |
| Aerial Ladder | Tactical Ventilation | Communications |
| Overhaul/Property Conservation | Fire Origin and Cause Determination | Hose Operations |
| Fire Suppression | Live Burn | Traffic Incident Management |
| National Incident Management System | Hazardous Materials Technician | Building Materials/Collapse |
| Incident Safety Operations | Maintenance and Testing Responsibilities | Foam Fire Fighting |
| Vehicle Extrication | Community Risk Reduction | Rope Rescue |
| Water/Ice Rescue | Confined Space | Trench Rescue |
| EMS | Mandatory Reporter Training | Adjust to Shift Life |