FRSC 1040 Basic Firefighter — Module II (1-4-3)

This course builds on the skills and knowledge introduced in Module I. Students will learn about the various uses of ropes and knots, as well as how to hoist firefighting tools and equipment. Students will also gain the knowledge and skills of building construction principles in order to identify building conditions such as fire spread and travel, how and where to ventilate, and indications of potential building collapse. Students will learn survival techniques and how to rescue other firefighters and themselves from dangerous situations. Firefighter rehabilitation will be discussed during this course in order to know how and when to enter rehabilitation before, during, and after an emergency response. Students will gain a basic understanding of the components of fire detection, protection, and suppression systems. They will learn about basic cause determination in order to develop an awareness of the observations firefighters must make during various phases of fireground operations. Students will participate in the following live fire scenarios in order to complete the objectives of the program: exterior class A fires, interior structure attacks above grade level, interior structure attacks below grade level, vehicle fires, and dumpster fires. Upon completion of this course students will have the basic skills and knowledge to become certified through the appropriate governing agency for NPQ Firefighter I. This course meets the requirements of NFPA 1001—Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications and all other state and local occupational health and safety regulatory requirements.

A work ethic grade is assigned for this course. For more information see Work Ethics.

 

Offered Fall and Spring

Prerequisite

Program admission

Syllabus for this course