FIRE 1515 - FIREFIGHTER I & II: STRUCTURE

Institution:

Central Wyoming College

Subject:

FIRE Fire Technology

Description:

This course focuses on the minimum entry-level job performance requirements to become qualified as a Firefighter I and II. Topics covered in the course include the history, tradition, and development of the American Fire Servie; fire department organization; fire behavior, communications and alarms, and fire equipment and its approriate use, an overview of building construction and vetilation, ropes and knots; rescue procedures, and forcible entry; fire supperssion, salvage, overhaul, and determination of cause of fire; fire prevention and education, emergency medical services and firefighter survival, and hazardous materials awareness and operations. In order for a student to become certifies as a FF1 and FF2, the student must cussessfuly complete FIRE 1515 and FIRE 1517. (4 lect.)

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cwc.edu/

Phone Number:

(800) 735-8418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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