ITC First
Level 3
QN: 603/2884/8
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ITC Level 3 Award in First Aid for Fire Fighters
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ITC First. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 15 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ITC First
Syllabus Units
1 Units
Guided Hours
15 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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ITC Level 3 Award in First Aid for Fire Fighters
Fire fighters first aid
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate a primary survey (DRABC) for a firefighter casualty, integrating dynamic risk assessment for environmental dangers.
- Demonstrate airway management techniques for smoke inhalation using suction, adjuncts, and a modified jaw thrust while wearing fire gloves.
- Apply basic life support protocols including effective chest compressions, bag-valve-mask ventilation, and automated external defibrillator usage.
- Control life-threatening external haemorrhage using tourniquets, haemostatic agents, and direct pressure in a time-critical manner.
- Perform a secondary survey to identify and manage fractures, spinal injuries, and soft tissue damage sustained during fireground operations.
- Recognise and initiate treatment for firefighter-specific medical emergencies such as heat exhaustion, cardiac events, and toxic fume poisoning.
- Manage thermal, electrical, and chemical burns by employing appropriate cooling, coverage, and evacuation priorities.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2884/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ITC First
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2018