Department:    FIRE

 Course #:    121

 Credits:    5

 Variable:     No

 Course Description  

Continuation of FIRE 120. Introduction to firefighting tools and equipment and basic firefighting techniques in new firefighter skill sets. Cognitive and skills development in emergency ground operations using firefighting companies. Emphasizes working in companies.

 Prerequisite  

Prerequisite: FIRE 120 or department chair approval.

Contact Hours (based on 11 week quarter)

Lecture: 33

Lab: 44

Other: 0

Systems: 0

Clinical: 0

Intent: Distribution Requirement(s) Status:  

Vocational Preparatory Required for ATA degree  

Equivalencies At Other Institutions

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, the student will be able to:

1. Identify the types, care and uses of forcible entry tools.
2. Describe safety measures employed when using forcible entry tools.
3. Demonstrate proper forcible entry techniques through various structural membranes.
4. Identify various types, components and uses of fire service ladders.
5. Perform inspections of aluminum fire service ladders.
6. Properly ladder various types of buildings in varying conditions.
7. Demonstrate adequate skills while carrying, positioning, raising, climbing and working from ladders.
8. Explain the purpose of property conservation and the importance of salvage and overhaul from a “customer service” standpoint.
9. Perform different salvage cover throws, folds, and rolls after arranging a room’s contents into a salvageable position.
10. Shut off a flowing sprinkler head.
11. Explain where to search buildings for hidden fires and how to look for structural stability.
12. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ventilation.
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the safety precautions to be taken during ventilation operations.
14. Demonstrate an understanding of how to utilize various ventilation techniques, i.e. demonstrate ventilating techniques using hand and power equipment.
15. Continue to learn how to function as a team in an environment requiring teamwork.
16. Begin to communicate effectively with a diverse and multicultural population.

General Education Learning Values & Outcomes

Revised August 2008 and affects outlines for 2008 year 1 and later.

3. Communication

Definition: Understanding and producing effective written, spoken, visual, and non-verbal communication.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
3.3 Demonstrate effective listening skills.

6. Individual Awareness & Responsibility

Definition: Understanding, managing, and taking responsibility for one’s learning and behavior in varied and changing environments.

Outcomes: Students will be able to . . .
6.2 Demonstrate standards of professionalism in manner, appearance, and setting appropriate to the context, including the classroom, workplace, and community.
6.4 Use self-reflection to recognize and define a sense of self-identity in personal, social/gender, and/or cultural/global terms and in relationship to others.
6.5 Develop self-monitoring and self-advocacy skills to effect positive life changes.

Course Contents

1. Forcible entry.
2. Ladders.
3. Ventilation.
4. Property conservation.
5. Safety precautions.
6. Communication.
7. Multicultural population.