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Course Outline
FCA 111
Fundamentals of Firefighting
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| Credits: 5 |
Clock Hours per Quarter: 60
AA Discipline:
Lecture Hours:40
Lab Hours:20
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Description
Provides an introduction to firefighting fundamentals according to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards and includes a practicum element. Topics include personal protective equipment, search and rescue techniques, health and safety, fire behavior, incident command systems, ladders and ventilation, and hazardous materials. |
Intended Learning Outcomes
Describe and demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment.
Explain and demonstrate donning and doffing, search and rescue techniques.
Explain the health and safety issues involved with firefighting including both federal and state standards.
Describe components of fire behavior.
Discuss and summarize the incident command system including chain of command, terminology, assignments, responsibilities, and accountability.
Demonstrate live fire training.
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Course Topics
Protective Equipment: use and care
Search and Rescue
Federal/State Standards for safety
Fire Behavior
Incident Command System
Hazardous materials
Use and types of extinguishers
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*If fall quarter starts on an odd year (2003, 2005, etc.), it's Year One.
**If fall quarter starts on an even year (2002, 2004, etc.), it's Year Two.
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