FS 120             FIREFIGHTING II ORIENTATION - MODULE A

                                                            By Request

The student will learn fire department structure and procedure, what comprises the elements of a fire and the extinguishment theory, how to use a fire extinguisher and principle knowledge of extinguishing agents, be able to communicate on telephone and radio and how to tie various fire service knots.

Credit:  4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): None

 

FS 121             FIREFIGHTING II EQUIPMENT & SAFETY - MODULE B

                                                            By Request

When given certain tools and equipment, the student will exercise proper techniques in tool use and use recommended safety procedures.  Students will also be taught firefighter personal safety to be used at the station, in route to, and when operating at the emergency scene.

Credit:  4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

FS 122             FIREFIGHTING II ADVANCED OPERATIONS – MODULE C

                                                            By Request

The student will learn how to develop a building-wide plan to be used in the event of a fire, learn how to develop a water supply for municipal needs and for fire service needs, learn proper use of fire hose and maintenance of same, learn how to suppress a fire using the various types of fire streams, learn how to properly handle a hazardous materials spill and how to take care of personal property and merchandise using the proper salvage techniques.

Credit:  4 hours - Three lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

FS 123             ADVANCED FIREFIGHTING OPERATIONS

                                                            By Request

Students will learn proper use of self-contained breathing apparatus, correct ventilation procedures, detection of hidden fires while conducting overhaul operations, use of installed sprinkler systems, basic emergency care for the first responder, and determination of fire cause and origin.

Credit:  3 hours - Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

FS 124             BASIC FIREFIGHTING

                                                            By Request

This course will include firefighting orientation and safety, fire behavior, ventilation, ladders, fire apparatus familiarization, water supply, hoses, nozzles, and self-contained breathing apparatus.

Credit:  3 hours – Two lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None

 

FS 130             BASIC FIREFIGHTING SKILLS

                                                            By Request

This course provides the student with basic fire fighting skills and practices they need to safely perform duties of a firefighter.  Topics to include but not limited to the following: use of SCBA, apparatus, forcible entry, etc.

Credit:  2 hours – One lecture and two lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  None