Chabot College
Fall 2012
Course Outline for Fire Technology 90A
FIREFIGHTER-1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION I (BASIC)
Catalog Description:
90A - Firefighter-1 Certification Preparation I (Basic)
(May be repeated once if Fire Technology 90B not completed)
2 units
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. Students will be required to pass a physical
examination by a licensed medical professional and provide the Fire Academy Physical Verification forms
and proof of current completion of an Emergency Medical Technician program by the first class meeting.
Prerequisites: Fire Technology 50, 51, 52 and 89; Physical Education 2FSC or equivalent firefighter
physical conditioning training. (All courses completed with a grade of "C" or higher; Fire Technology 89
completed with P 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:
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identify basic components of fire;
identify effects of fire on the environment;
identify types of fire apparatus and equipment;
identify personal safety equipment for firefighting;
define firefighter safety;
define firefighter strategy and tactics;
identify the organizational divisions of a fire department;
identify and describe emergency dispatch system;
identify size up and apply to a structure fire;
provide examples of safest procedures used on a wildland fire;
compare safety considerations at various emergencies;
describe preservation of evidence from a structural fire;
recognize fire dangers in home or work;
select and employ fire appliances;
select, maintain, test detection devices;
describe safety when in an emergency;
explain firefighter role in public education
describe the basic laws between matter and energy;
explain basic definitions of fire chemistry;
identify methods of fire extinguishment;
describe types of extinguishing agents;
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;
identify guidelines to follow to ensure personnel safety and the safety of others at an emergency
scene;
recognize life-threatening bleeding and demonstrate how to control it;
recognize the signs and symptoms of shock, and describe how to minimize the effects of shock;
recognize the signs and symptoms of various soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries, and
demonstrate how to care for them;
identify the correct process for gaining access and moving patients;
describe the process for managing multiple casualty incidents;
demonstrate cultural diversity sensitivity;
define and interpret Fire Fighter I terminology;
interpret and explain Fire Fighter I standard operating procedures;
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Course Outline for Fire Technology 90A, page 2
Fall 2012
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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;
develop aerobic fitness, muscular strength, endurance and improved agility;
demonstrate proper lifting techniques.
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.
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:
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don a breathing apparatus and face piece within 30 seconds;
write the rules for the safe movement and application of ladders;
perform a 1-person, 20' ladder raise and extension within one minute;
perform a 2-person, 30' ladder raise and extension within one minute;
calculate the safe working load for various rescue rope applications;
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;
describe the methods of water supply and fire attack application;
perform in-service, out-of-service, donut and self-locking donut hose rolls;
identify and describe various hose, nozzles, fittings, appliances and tools;
tie-off the pike pole, bottle, hose, axe and ladder for hoisting, each within one minute;
pull and advance the 1 1/2" live line within, one minute;
make a 2 1/2" forward lay connection to a hydrant, within one minute;
attach a hose clamp, pull a 2 1/2" supply line and connect to the suction inlet, within 1 minute;
make 5" forward lay connection to a hydrant, within one minute;
pull, advance and tie-off a 2 1/2" attack line for a poorman's deluge, within 1 minute 30 seconds;
tie a bowline around the waist and don a breathing apparatus with face piece, in preparation for a
search, within one minute;
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;
complete the three-step, stair walk with 220 passes, within ten minutes;
communicate on a portable radio, using correct incident command terminology and division
locations;
perform the ICS 100 duties in practice;
work with culturally diverse groups as a team.
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Course Content (Lecture):
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Safety procedures and program orientation
Ground ladder operations:
a. Terminology
b. Selection criteria
c. Construction
d. Maintenance
Rope management:
a. Construction
b. Maintenance
c. Safe working load
Breathing apparatus:
a. Safety equipment
b. Donning procedure
c. Maintenance and refill
Peaked roof ventilation evolution
Structure search
Incident Command System (ICS)
Course Content (Laboratory):
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Physical ability performance
a. Perform six-part multiple event physical ability test
b. Demonstrate simulated high-rise stair step event
Ground ladders
a. Perform single section and extension ladder lifts, carries, raises and placement
b. Extend and retract the fly section of extension ladders
c. Climb ladders while carrying equipment aloft
d. Perform roof ventilation evolution
Ropes, Knots and Hitches
a. Tie rescue and utility knots with rope
b. Tie rescue and utility knots using 1-inch tubular webbing
c. Tie knots on tools for hoisting aloft
Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
a. Don SCBA using over-the-head, jump seat, and sling coat methods
b. Demonstrate how to change cylinders on the SCBA
c. Demonstrate refill operation of air cylinders using the breathing air compressor
d. Demonstrate emergency procedures while using SCBA
e. Demonstrate search procedures while wearing SCBA
Hose, Nozzles and Fittings
a. Perform hose coupling, rolls, loads and lays
b. Demonstrate a forward hose lay including water supply and preconnected hose line
advancement
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Lecture/discussion
Sample tools, video, overlays, slides
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 operation of donning breathing apparatus
b. Raise ground ladders in a safe and expedient manner
c. Apply incident command system
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Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
a. Homework
b. Quizzes
c. Midterm examinations
d. Final written and tool function recognition lab examination
Textbook(s) (Typical):
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Essentials of Firefighting, Brady/IFSTA/Fire Protection Publications, 5th Edition, 2008
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Firefighter-1 uniform shirt, black pants, work boots, gloves, structure firefighting boots
Turnout coat, pants, helmet, hood, and eye protection
(Note: The Fire Technology program furnishes the helmet, turnout coat, turnout pants, hood and eye
protection.)
WB: FT 90A course outline.doc
Revised: 01/31/08, 10/21/10