FIRS 1429 - Firefighter Certification VI

Institution:

Odessa College

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Description:

4 hours The study of fire inspection techniques and practices, public transportation, fire cause determination. Topics include fire protection systems, wildland fire, and pre-incident planning. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. Students will identify and describe the procedure to determine point of origin, events of fire, cause, factors indicating arson, the protection of evidence and the importance of securing the fire scene; list the components of pre-incident planning, and perform a facility survey; explain wildland fire suppression terminology and methods including location, sizing of fire, suppression techniques and safety. Describe the purpose of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 and (NFPA) 14 standards applicable to fire protection systems; state recommended procedures using apparatus, equipment and resources available as they apply to the modes of public transportation; and explain the purpose of the NFPA 101, life safety code, applicable to fire prevention inspections. (SCANS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.

Credits:

2.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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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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