FRSC 1121 - Firefighting Strategy&Tactics

Institution:

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

Subject:

Description:

This course presents the principles of applying fire department resources to mitigate a fire or related emergency. General topics include: principles of firefighting, size up, engine company operations, hose line selection and placement, water supply, standpipe and sprinkler operations, ladder company operations, forcible entry, ventilation and search and rescue. Specific-fires reviewed will include private dwellings, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, high-rise structures, buildings under construction, structural collapse, flammable liquid and gas fires and waterfront fires.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wiregrass.edu

Phone Number:

(229) 333-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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