FSC 109 - Introduction to Technical Rescue

Institution:

Gwinnett Technical College

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Description:

(Prerequisite: Program Admission) This is one of four courses designed to give the Fire Fighter 1 the knowledge and skills for testing at the NPQ FF-2 Level. This course provides Awareness level rescue training in the areas of trench and excavation; rope rescue; water rescue and recovery; confined space operations; structural collapse; vehicle and machinery rescue; and wilderness search and rescue. This course, in conjunction with FSC 106, FSC 108, and FSC 141 satisfies the job performance requirements for NPQ Firefighter II as described in Chapters 6.2 through 6.5 of NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications (2002 Edition) and the requirements defined in Chapter 5, Competencies for the First Responder at the Operational Level, of NFPA 472. Standard for Professional Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents. Contact hours: Class - 5, Lab - 2. Credit hours: 6. (F)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.GwinnettTech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 962-7580

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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