FST 200 - Fire Operation Strategies

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Fire Science Technology

Description:

This course covers the various tactical objectives, strategic goals and identifying potential incident hazards when responding to a fire emergency. Emphasis on safety and the development of skills in analyzing and reacting to crises are reinforced throughout the course. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify and describe the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives and cite the most common deficiencies; Describe the proper operating functions of engine and ladder companies at the fire scene; Evaluate fire conditions and select effective hoseline placement, proper methods of ventilation, use of fog and appropriate safety measures; Explicate procedures used in fighting major fires, fires in buildings under construction and fires in various types of buildings; Delineate the procedures for post-incident analysis (PIA) in order to improve performance; Describe the various formulas to determine fire ground flow requirements and perform the basic hydraulic calculations required to do so.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

ENG 100

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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