FSC 103 - Basic Fire Fighter Module I

Institution:

Georgia Piedmont Technical College

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Description:

Prerequisite/Corequisite: FSC 102 The first course for basic fire fighting skills. This course is physically demanding with practical fire fighting activities throughout. Meets or exceeds the objectives of the standard Georgia Fire Academy Module I course including: fire fighter orientation and safety; protective clothing; fire behavior; building construction; breathing apparatus; ropes, knots and hoisting; ladders; forcible entry; ventilation; fire streams; hose and appliances; water supply; introduction to fire control; fire rescue; safety review and work stations; salvage; overhaul; structural fire simulations; physical training/skill review (daily); practical testing/study groups and written testing. A final written test will be administered by Georgia Fire Academy with equivalent credit and a Georgia Fire Academy Module I certificate issued to successful candidates. Students possessing equivalent training and credentials and meeting the Fire Fighter I entrance requirements may challenge an exemption test for FSC 103 -- Basic Fire Fighter Module I.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gptc.edu

Phone Number:

(404) 297-9522

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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