FSC 110 - Basic Fire Academy

Institution:

City College of San Francisco

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Description:

Lec-4, lab-9 (16 wks) PREREQ.: Pass the Civil Service Examination for H-2 Firefighter; pass the physical agility examination; pass the SFFD background history investigation; pass the medical verification examination given by the SFFD Physician. This intensive 16 week course includes principles, procedures and techniques of fire fighting. Students will learn technical and manipulative skills necessary in basic concepts of fire control, fire behavior and tactics and strategy. Students will learn laws and regulations affecting the fire service, use of fire service tools and equipment, apparatus, hose, ladders, breathing apparatus, ropes, and medical skills and equipment for EMT certification. Meets state fire marshal requirements for Firefighter 1 certification. CSU

Credits:

7.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.ccsf.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 239-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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