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Course Criteria
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
4 hours The study of basic principles and skill development in handling fi re service hose and ladders. Topics include the distribution system of water supply, basic building construction and emergency service communication, procedures and equipment. Students will describe hose construction, care, maintenance and testing; demonstrate hose rolls, drags, carries and loads; identify the principles of ladder construction, care and testing; identify the types of water distribution systems and demonstrate profi ciency in water supply operations; list the types of construction and building material hazards that affect fi refi ghter safety; state the procedures of receiving alarms and identify alarm devices, equipment and radio procedures. (SCANS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
4 hours General principles of fi re apparatus, pump operations, fi re streams and public operations as they relate to fundamental development of basic fi refi ghter skills. Students will identify the types of fi re apparatus; describe the operation of fi re pumps; demonstrate fire stream operations and fire pump operations; and explain the importance of public relations as a member of fire service. (SCANS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
4 hours A study of equipment, tactics and procedures used in forcible entry, ventilation, salvage and overhaul. Preparation for certification as a basic firefighter. Students will identify and safely use, maintain and clean forcible entry tools; describe the effects of proper ventilation, decisions to ventilate and demonstrate methods of ventilation; describe the purpose of salvage; demonstrate various folds and rolls of covers, salvage throws, use of water catchalls and various mop up procedures; describe and identify safety precautions, dangerous building conditions, value of overhaul and overhaul procedures; and demonstrate safe handling of debris. (SCANS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
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.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
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.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
4 hours An in-depth study and practice of simulated emergency operations and hands-on live fire training exercises, incident command procedures, and combined operations using proper extinguishing methods. Emphasis on safety. Students will describe the general requirements of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards applicable to live fire; extinguish or control live fires while using hose streams and portable extinguishers safely and effectively; and operate within a command structure utilized by all participants. This is the capstone course for the Basic Fire Fighter Academy Level I certificate. (SCANS 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
1 hour Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. (SCANS 3, 7, 8, 9, 10) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours Study of the philosophy, history and fundamentals of public and private fire protection. Topics include statistics of fire and property loss, agencies involved in public and private protection, legislative development, departmental organization, training and staffing. Students will describe a modern fire protection agency; outline the organizational and staffing requirements for fire protection; and identify public and private fire protection agencies. (SCANS 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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0.00 - 3.00 Credits
3 hours In-depth study of basic fire and arson investigation practices. Emphasis on fire behavior principles related to fire cause and origin determination. The student will determine point of origin and the cause of the fire; identify motives of fire setters; and describe the elements of the combustion process. (SCANS 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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2.00 Credits
3 hours Preparation of firefighters and fire officers to develop public fire safety awareness. Emphasis on implementation of fire and public safety programs in an effort to reduce the loss of life. The student will identify safety programs for various target groups; and conduct fire and public safety programs within a community. Lab fee required. (SCANS 6, 7, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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