FPT 113 - Firefighter II

Institution:

Monroe Community College

Subject:

Fire Protection (FPT)

Description:

This 30 hours of advanced fire fighting is specifically designed to provide structural firefighters with the higher level of skills and knowledge required to handle fires in commercial, residential and institutional properties. Both hands-on use of fire training simulators and classroom presentations will be provided to the students. The classroom presentation will familiarize students with building construction, fire service hydraulics, chemistry of fire, foam systems, fire detection, and tactical considerations in suppression. The hands-on application will consist of conducting advanced rescue techniques, room and content fire suppression in commercial and residential environments, application of fire fighting foams, and sprinkler systems application. Students will also be presented with flashover simulations and re-ignition of fires. Prerequisite: FPT 111 2 Credits.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.monroecc.edu/

Phone Number:

(585) 292-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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