FIRS 1423 - Firefighter Certification V

Institution:

Odessa College

Subject:

Description:

4 hours The study of ropes and knots, rescue procedures and techniques, and hazardous materials. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. Students will describe and demonstrate proper rescue techniques to include search, removal and packing of victims; describe and demonstrate life safety, harnesses, repelling and vehicle extrication; describe and demonstrate various parts of the rope, various knots and their uses; and identify definitions of hazardous materials and describe incident management of hazardous materials. (SCANS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

Credits:

2.00 - 4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.odessa.edu

Phone Number:

(432) 335-6400

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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