Chabot College Fall 2008
Replaced Fall 2011
Course Outline for Fire Technology 90A
FIREFIGHTER-1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION I (BASIC)
Catalog Description:
90A - Firefighter-1 Certification Preparation I (Basic) 2 units
(May be repeated once if Fire Technology 90B not completed)
Development of individual skills and basic knowledge necessary to perform the functions of a firefighter. Practice in donning breathing apparatus, knot tying, placing ladders, pulling hose, making water supply connections and using the incident command system. Prerequisites: Fire Technology 50, 51, 52 and 89; Health 81 or proof of current completion of an Emergency Medical Technician Program from another institution. (All courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher; Fire Technology 89 completed with CR before student may register for 90A.) 24 total hours lecture, 40 total hours laboratory.
[Typical contact hours: lecture 24, laboratory 40]
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
1. identify basic components of fire;
2. identify effects of fire on the environment;
3. identify types of fire apparatus and equipment;
4. identify personal safety equipment for firefighting;
5. define firefighter safety;
6. define firefighter strategy and tactics;
7. identify the organizational divisions of a fire department;
8. identify and describe emergency dispatch system;
9. identify size up and apply to a structure fire;
10. provide examples of safest procedures used on a wildland fire;
11. compare safety considerations at various emergencies;
12. describe preservation of evidence from a structural fire;
13. recognize fire dangers in home or work;
14. select and employ fire appliances;
15. select, maintain, test detection devices;
16. describe safety when in an emergency;
17. explain firefighter role in public education
18. plan exit drills in the home;
19. describe the basic laws between matter and energy;
20. explain basic definitions of fire chemistry;
21. describe Department of Transportation Hazard Classification System;
22. identify methods of fire extinguishment;
23. describe types of extinguishing agents;
24. explain how the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system works and how the first responder’s role in the EMS system differs from the citizen responder’s role;
25. identify guidelines to follow to ensure personnel safety and the safety of others at an emergency scene;
26. recognize life-threatening bleeding and demonstrate how to control it;
27. recognize the signs and symptoms of shock, and describe how to minimize the effects of shock;
28. recognize the signs and symptoms of various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, and demonstrate how to care for them;
29. identify the correct process for gaining access and moving patients;
30. describe the process for managing multiple casualty incidents;
31. demonstrate cultural diversity sensitivity;
32. define and interpret Fire Fighter I terminology;
33. interpret and explain Fire Fighter I standard operating procedures;
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Course Outline for Fire Technology 90A, page 2
Fall 2008
34. describe the physiological effects of the different products of combustion;
35. determine appropriate fire suppression methods;
36. determine appropriate safety procedures for fire suppression, rescue and medical incidents;
37. interpret and solve safe working load, mechanical advantage, and fireground hydraulic problems;
38. apply the principles of unified command, span of control, and chain of command to both emergency and non-emergency aspects of the fire service;
39. determine appropriate EMS patient stabilization procedures for vehicle extrication;
40. select appropriate equipment for safety, fire suppression, rescue and medical applications;
41. demonstrate strength, endurance and stamina necessary to safely perform ladder lift, carry, raise and extension methods under supervision, individually and as a team member, within the minimum time standards of Fire Fighter I student behavioral objectives;
42. demonstrate knot tying methods using ropes and web straps under supervision, within the minimum time standards of Fire Fighter I student behavioral objectives;
43. demonstrate hose and appliance coupling methods under supervision, within the minimum time standards of Fire Fighter I student behavioral objectives;
44. demonstrate strength, endurance and stamina necessary to safely perform hose handling methods under supervision, individually and as a team member, within the minimum time standards of Fire Fighter I student behavioral objectives;
45. demonstrate ability to successfully complete a Physical Ability Test.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1. don a breathing apparatus and face piece within 30 seconds;
2. write the rules for the safe movement and application of ladders;
3. perform a 1-person, 20' ladder raise and extension within one minute;
4. perform a 2-person, 30' ladder raise and extension within one minute;
5. calculate the safe working load for various rescue rope applications;
6. tie the clove hitch, square knot, overhand safety, figure-8 loop, quick-release half hitch,
bowline, bowline-on-a-bight, 3-loop bowline, overhand bend and becket bend, each within 30 seconds;
7. describe the methods of water supply and fire attack application;
8. perform in-service, out-of-service, donut and self-locking donut hose rolls;
9. identify and describe various hose, nozzles, fittings, appliances and tools;
10. tie-off the pike pole, bottle, hose, axe and ladder for hoisting, each within one minute;
11. pull and advance the 1 1/2" live line within, one minute;
12. make a 2 1/2" forward lay connection to a hydrant, within one minute;
13. attach a hose clamp, pull a 2 1/2" supply line and connect to the suction inlet, within 1 minute;
14. make 5" forward lay connection to a hydrant, within one minute;
15. pull, advance and tie-off a 2 1/2" attack line for a poorman's deluge, within 1 minute 30 seconds;
16. tie a bowline around the waist and don a breathing apparatus with face piece, in preparation for a search, within one minute;
17. complete the sequential-event, agility exam of: hose pull, wall climb, breathing apparatus
donning, hosepack carry, hose roll hoist, and sledge hammer swing, within four minutes;
18. complete the three-step, stair walk with 220 passes, within ten minutes;
19. communicate on a portable radio, using correct incident command terminology and division locations;
20. perform the ICS 100-200 duties in practice;
21. perform the First Responder Operational Hazardous Materials duties in practice;
22. work with culturally diverse groups as a team.
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Course Outline for Fire Technology 90A, page 3
Fall 2008
Course Content:
1. Physical agility
2. Safety procedures and program orientation
3. Ladder operations:
a. Terminology
b. Selection criteria
c. Construction
d. Maintenance
e. Carries and raises
4. Rope management:
a. Construction
b. Maintenance
c. Safe working load
d. Knot tying and tool hoisting
5. Breathing apparatus:
a. Safety equipment
b. Donning procedure
c. Maintenance and refill
6. Peaked roof ventilation evolution
7. Structure search
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture/discussion
2. Sample tools, video, overlays, slides
3. Demonstrations including use of protective equipment, proper tool movement procedures
4. Simulations
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Timed operation of donning breathing apparatus
b. Raise ground ladders in a safe and expedient manner
c. Put in effect incident command system
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Homework
b. Quizzes
c. Midterm examinations
d. Final written and tool function recognition lab examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
· Essentials of Firefighting, Brady/IFSTA/Fire Protection Publications, 5th Edition, 2008
Special Student Materials:
1. Firefighter-1 uniform shirt, black pants, work boots, gloves
2. Turnout coat, pants, helmet
WB: FT 90A course outline.doc
01/31/08