Chabot College
March 1993
Course Outline for Fire Service Technology 52
FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
Catalog Description:
FST 52 - FIRE FIGHTER SAFETY AND PUBLIC EDUCATION
3 units
Assessing fire dangers and handling common fire situations in the home and in the work place;
risk abatement and personal preparation for unforeseen fire emergencies; roles and
responsibilities in educating the public on fire safety. 3 hours.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
1.
recognize and correct common fire dangers in the home and/or work place;
2.
select and properly employ available firefighting appliances; e.g., fire extinguishers, hose
lines, etc;
3.
select, maintain, and test detection devices;
4.
implement operation of Exit Drills In The Home (EDITH);
5.
describe safety considerations for fire fighters when dealing with emergency situations;
6.
explain the fire fighter's role and responsibilities in public education.
Course Content:
1.
Common fire and health hazards
a.
housekeeping
b.
electrical
c.
flammable gases and liquids
d.
common hazardous substances
2.
Firefighting devices
a.
fire extinguishers
b.
hose lines
c.
devices improvised in response to specific situations
3.
Handling emergency situations
a.
preplanning for emergencies
b.
fire and health danger assessment
c.
evacuating premises
d.
emergency information reporting
4.
Fire detection devices for the home and/or workplace
a.
selection
b.
operation
c.
maintenance
5.
Fundamental rescue procedures and techniques
a.
recognition of personal limitations
b.
basic rescue - emergency procedures
c.
basic rescue techniques
d.
safety considerations during search and rescue
6.
Fire protection in open areas
a.
wildland
b.
transportation
c.
storage
7.
Fire fighter protective clothing
a.
reasons for wearing
b.
reasons for failure of clothing
c.
self-contained breathing apparatus
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Course Outline for Fire Service Technology 52
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d.
personal alarm safety system
Safety precautions
a.
structure fires
b.
vehicle fires
c.
wildland fires
d.
all other emergency situations
Safety and health program
a.
standards
b.
prevention techniques
c.
physical fitness
Public education
a.
roles and responsibilities
b.
planning process
c.
target age groups
d.
youthful firesetter
e.
seasonal and specific programs
f.
introduction to communication
g.
public education presentation techniques
h.
audio-visual materials
i.
principles of fire behavior
j.
human behavior in fire
Methods of Presentation:
Lecture and discussion; visual aid equipment; field trip(s); student presentation(s)
Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
Class attendance and participation; weekly quizzes; mid-term project/group presentations in class;
midterm project/EDITH floor plan; midterm exam; final project/group presentations outside class;
final examination; extra credit projects
Textbook(s) (Typical):
IFSTA Fire Department Occupational Safety
NPFA - Fire in Your Home
Fire Fighter Safety and Public Education workbook
Special Student Materials:
mk fire52.out
1/90; 3/93
None