Chabot College
Fall 2003
Replaced Fall 2006
Course Outline for Fire Technology 90A
FIREFIGHTER-1 CERTIFICATION PREPARATION
Catalog Description:
90A - Firefighter-1 Certification Preparation
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; Health 61
or proof of current completion of an Emergency Medical Technician Program (all courses completed with a
grade of "C" or higher). 24 total hours lecture, 40 total hours laboratory.
Prerequisite Skills:
Before entering the course, the student should be able to:
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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;
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select, maintain, test detection devices;
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describe safety when in an emergency;
17.
explain firefighter role in public education
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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.
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Fall 2003
Expected Outcomes for Students:
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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.
Course Content:
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Physical agility
Safety procedures and program orientation
Ladder operations:
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Terminology
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Selection criteria
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Construction
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Maintenance
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Carries and raises
Rope management:
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Construction
b.
Maintenance
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Safe working load
d.
Knot tying and tool hoisting
Breathing apparatus:
a.
Safety equipment
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Donning procedure
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Maintenance and refill
Peaked roof ventilation evolution
Structure search
Methods of Presentation:
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Lecture/discussion
Sample tools, video, overlays, slides
Demonstrations including use of protective equipment, proper tool movement procedures
Stimulations
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
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Typical Assignments
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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:
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Homework
b.
Quizzes
c.
Midterm examinations
d.
Final written and tool function recognition lab examination
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
revised: 11/14/02