Chabot College
Fall 2006
Course Outline for Fire Technology 89
FIREFIGHTER-1 ACADEMY EVALUATION
Catalog Description:
89 - Firefighter-1 Academy Evaluation
0.5 units
Orientation and evaluation of the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the
Firefighter 1 Academy (Fire Technology 90A, 90B and 90C). Physical fitness and hand-eye
coordination skills evaluation. Prerequisites: Fire Technology 50, 51, 52; Health 61 and Health 81 (or
proof of enrollment in an EMT program at another institution - All courses completed with a grade of
"C" or higher). Proof of a current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) certificate (no older than six
months from the first day of this class) may allow the candidate to waive certain physical ability
evaluations. 4 hours total lecture, 12 hours total laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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identify basic components of fire;
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identify effects of fire on the environment;
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identify types of fire apparatus and equipment;
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identify personal safety equipment for firefighting;
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define firefighter safety;
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define firefighter strategy and tactics;
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identify the organizational divisions of a fire department;
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identify and describe emergency dispatch system;
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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.
Chabot College
Course Outline for Fire Technology 89, page 2
Fall 2006
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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define and interpret Fire Fighter I terminology;
interpret and explain Fire Fighter I standard operating procedures;
describe the physiological effects of the different products of combustion;
determine appropriate fire suppression methods;
determine appropriate safety procedures for fire suppression, rescue and medical incidents;
interpret and solve safe working load, mechanical advantage, and fireground hydraulic problems;
apply the principles of unified command, span of control, and chain of command to both
emergency and non-emergency aspects of the fire service;
determine appropriate EMS patient stabilization procedures for vehicle extrication;
select appropriate equipment for safety, fire suppression, rescue and medical applications;
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;
demonstrate knot tying methods using ropes and web straps under supervision, within the
minimum time standards of Fire Fighter I student behavioral objectives;
demonstrate hose and appliance coupling methods under supervision, within the minimum time
standards of Fire Fighter I student behavioral objectives;
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;
demonstrate ability to successfully complete a Physical Ability Test.
Course Content:
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Physical agility
Safety procedures and program orientation
Ladder operations
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture/discussion
Demonstrations including use of protective equipment, proper tool movement procedures
Simulations
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
a. Timed physical ability progress evaluation
b. Hand-eye coordination evaluation – ladder and hose manipulation exercises
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Final examination
b. Physical ability evaluation
c. Manipulative tool evaluation
Chabot College
Course Outline for Fire Technology 89, page 3
Fall 2006
Textbook(s) (Typical):
Essentials of Firefighting, IFSTA Publications, 4th Edition, 2002
Special Student Materials:
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Firefighter-1 uniform shirt, black pants, work boots, gloves
Turnout coat, pants, helmet
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