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)
(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. 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:
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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
plan exit drills in the home;
describe the basic laws between matter and energy;
explain basic definitions of fire chemistry;
describe Department of Transportation Hazard Classification System;
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;
Chabot College
Course Outline for Fire Technology 90A, page 2
Fall 2008
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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;
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.
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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 100-200 duties in practice;
perform the First Responder Operational Hazardous Materials duties in practice;
work with culturally diverse groups as a team.
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Course Outline for Fire Technology 90A, page 3
Fall 2008
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Physical agility
Safety procedures and program orientation
Ladder operations:
a. Terminology
b. Selection criteria
c. Construction
d. Maintenance
e. Carries and raises
Rope management:
a. Construction
b. Maintenance
c. Safe working load
d. Knot tying and tool hoisting
Breathing apparatus:
a. Safety equipment
b. Donning procedure
c. Maintenance and refill
Peaked roof ventilation evolution
Structure search
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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. Put in effect 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
Special Student Materials:
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Firefighter-1 uniform shirt, black pants, work boots, gloves
Turnout coat, pants, helmet
WB: FT 90A course outline.doc
01/31/08