Firefighter I
Instructor:
Chip Simmons
Fire Fighter 1
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The content of Fire Fighter I course, as presented by the International Academy of Public Safety (IAPS), follows the lesson plans and PowerPoints associated with the "Essentials of Fire Fighting, 5th Edition".
Students taking this course through IAPS are required to purchase the book "Essentials of Fire Fighting, 5th Edition." If you don't already own the book, you can purchase it here.
Fire Fighter 1 - Chapter 1 – Firefighter Orientation
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended to introduce students to the fire service and discuss where the fire service has been, where it is currently, and where it is going. To emphasize that traditions are important but that striving for continuous improvement is just as important.
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe the history and culture of the fire service.
2. Describe the mission of the fire service.
3. Define fire department organizational principles.
4. Distinguish among functions of fire companies.
5. Summarize primary knowledge and skills the firefighter must have to function effectively.
2. Describe the mission of the fire service.
3. Define fire department organizational principles.
4. Distinguish among functions of fire companies.
5. Summarize primary knowledge and skills the firefighter must have to function effectively.
6. Distinguish among the primary roles of fire service personnel.
7. Distinguish among policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
8. Summarize components of the Incident Command System (ICS).
9. Distinguish among the functions of the major subdivisions within the ICS structure.
10. Define ICS terms.
11. Discuss fire service interaction with other organizations.
7. Distinguish among policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
8. Summarize components of the Incident Command System (ICS).
9. Distinguish among the functions of the major subdivisions within the ICS structure.
10. Define ICS terms.
11. Discuss fire service interaction with other organizations.
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text.
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA.
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 2: Firefighter Safety and Health
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended to apply firefighter safety and health practices following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. List ways to prevent firefighter injuries.
2. Discuss National Fire Protection Association standards related to firefighter health and safety.
3. Discuss Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
4. Summarize the IFSTA Principles of Risk Management.
5. List the main goals of a safety program.
6. Discuss firefighter health considerations and employee assistance and wellness programs.
7. List guidelines for riding safely on the apparatus.
8. Discuss safety in the fire station.
9. Describe ways to maintain safety in training.
10. Explain how to maintain and service equipment used in training.
11. Discuss emergency scene preparedness.
12. Discuss emergency scene safety.
13. Summarize general guidelines for scene management including highway incidents, crowd control, and cordoning off emergency scenes.
14. Explain the importance of personnel accountability.
15. Summarize basic interior operations techniques.
16. Describe emergency escape and rapid intervention.
17. Respond to an incident, correctly mounting and dismounting an apparatus.
18. Set up and operate in work areas at an incident using traffic and scene control devices.
2. Discuss National Fire Protection Association standards related to firefighter health and safety.
3. Discuss Occupational Safety and Health Administration regulations.
4. Summarize the IFSTA Principles of Risk Management.
5. List the main goals of a safety program.
6. Discuss firefighter health considerations and employee assistance and wellness programs.
7. List guidelines for riding safely on the apparatus.
8. Discuss safety in the fire station.
9. Describe ways to maintain safety in training.
10. Explain how to maintain and service equipment used in training.
11. Discuss emergency scene preparedness.
12. Discuss emergency scene safety.
13. Summarize general guidelines for scene management including highway incidents, crowd control, and cordoning off emergency scenes.
14. Explain the importance of personnel accountability.
15. Summarize basic interior operations techniques.
16. Describe emergency escape and rapid intervention.
17. Respond to an incident, correctly mounting and dismounting an apparatus.
18. Set up and operate in work areas at an incident using traffic and scene control devices.
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 3: Fire Behavior
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended to summarize physical and chemical changes and reactions that occur with fire and the factors involved in fire development.
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe physical and chemical changes of matter related to fire.
2. Discuss modes of combustion, the fire triangle, and the fire tetrahedron.
3. Explain the difference between heat and temperature.
4. Describe sources of heat energy.
5. Discuss the transmission of heat.
6. Explain how the physical states of fuel affect the combustion process.
7. Explain how oxygen concentration affects the combustion process.
8. Discuss the self-sustained chemical reaction involved in the combustion process.
9. Describe common products of combustion.
10. Distinguish among classifications of fires.
11. Describe the stages of fire development within a compartment.
12. Summarize factors that affect fire development within a compartment.
13. Describe methods used to control and extinguish fire.
2. Discuss modes of combustion, the fire triangle, and the fire tetrahedron.
3. Explain the difference between heat and temperature.
4. Describe sources of heat energy.
5. Discuss the transmission of heat.
6. Explain how the physical states of fuel affect the combustion process.
7. Explain how oxygen concentration affects the combustion process.
8. Discuss the self-sustained chemical reaction involved in the combustion process.
9. Describe common products of combustion.
10. Distinguish among classifications of fires.
11. Describe the stages of fire development within a compartment.
12. Summarize factors that affect fire development within a compartment.
13. Describe methods used to control and extinguish fire.
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 4: Building Construction
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to recognize the various components of basic building construction, understand the effects of fire on common building materials, and identify the indications of imminent building collapse and construction hazards.
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe common building materials.
2. Describe construction types and the effect fire has on the structural integrity of the construction type.
3. Identify the primary strengths and weaknesses of construction types.
4. Describe dangerous building conditions created by a fire or by actions taken while trying to extinguish a fire.
5. Identify indicators of building collapse.
6. List actions to take when imminent building collapse is suspected.
7. Describe hazards associated with lightweight and truss construction.
2. Describe construction types and the effect fire has on the structural integrity of the construction type.
3. Identify the primary strengths and weaknesses of construction types.
4. Describe dangerous building conditions created by a fire or by actions taken while trying to extinguish a fire.
5. Identify indicators of building collapse.
6. List actions to take when imminent building collapse is suspected.
7. Describe hazards associated with lightweight and truss construction.
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 5: Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended to identify, use, and maintain various articles of protective clothing and equipment following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe the purpose of protective clothing and equipment.
2. Describe characteristics of protective clothing and equipment.
3. Summarize guidelines for the care of personal protective clothing.
4. List the four common respiratory hazards associated with fires and other emergencies.
5. Distinguish among characteristics of respiratory hazards.
6. Describe physical, medical, and mental factors that affect the firefighter’s ability to use respiratory protection effectively.
7. Describe equipment and air-supply limitations of SCBA.
8. Discuss effective air management.
9. Distinguish among characteristics of air-purifying respirators, open-circuit SCBA, and closed-circuit SCBA.
10. Describe basic SCBA component assemblies.
11. Discuss storing protective breathing apparatus.
12. Summarize recommendations for the use of PASS devices.
13. Describe precautionary safety checks for SCBA.
14. Discuss general donning and doffing considerations for SCBA.
15. Summarize general items to check in daily, weekly, monthly, and annual SCBA inspections.
16. Summarize safety precautions for refilling SCBA cylinders.
17. Discuss safety precautions for SCBA use.
18. Describe actions to take in emergency situations using SCBA.
19. Discuss operating in areas of limited visibility while wearing SCBA.
20. Discuss exiting areas with restricted openings under emergency conditions while wearing SCBA.
21. Don PPE and SCBA for use at an emergency.
22. Doff PPE and SCBA and prepare for reuse.
23. Inspect PPE and SCBA for use at an emergency incident.
24. Clean and sanitize PPE and SCBA.
25. Fill an SCBA cylinder from a cascade system.
26. Fill an SCBA cylinder from a compressor/purifier.
27. Perform emergency operations procedures for an SCBA.
28. Exit a constricted opening while wearing standard SCBA.
29. Change an SCBA cylinder — One-person method.
30. Change an SCBA cylinder — Two-person method.
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 6: Portable Fire Extinguishers
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to operate portable fire extinguishers effectively and safely following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe methods by which agents extinguish fire.
2. List mechanisms by which portable extinguishers expel their contents.
3. Distinguish among classifications of fires and the most common agents used to extinguish them.
4. Describe types of extinguishers and their common uses.
5. Discuss extinguishers and agents for metal fires.
6. Explain the portable extinguisher rating system.
7. Describe factors to consider in selecting the proper fire extinguisher.
8. Describe items to check for immediately before using a portable fire extinguisher.
9. Describe the PASS method of application.
10. Summarize procedures that should be part of every fire extinguisher inspection.
11. Discuss damaged portable fire extinguishers and obsolete portable fire extinguishers
12. Operate a stored pressure water extinguisher. (Skill Sheet 6-I-1)
13. Operate a dry chemical (ABC) extinguisher. ( Skill Sheet 6-I-2)
14. Operate a carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher. (Skill Sheet 6-I-3)
2. List mechanisms by which portable extinguishers expel their contents.
3. Distinguish among classifications of fires and the most common agents used to extinguish them.
4. Describe types of extinguishers and their common uses.
5. Discuss extinguishers and agents for metal fires.
6. Explain the portable extinguisher rating system.
7. Describe factors to consider in selecting the proper fire extinguisher.
8. Describe items to check for immediately before using a portable fire extinguisher.
9. Describe the PASS method of application.
10. Summarize procedures that should be part of every fire extinguisher inspection.
11. Discuss damaged portable fire extinguishers and obsolete portable fire extinguishers
12. Operate a stored pressure water extinguisher. (Skill Sheet 6-I-1)
13. Operate a dry chemical (ABC) extinguisher. ( Skill Sheet 6-I-2)
14. Operate a carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguisher. (Skill Sheet 6-I-3)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 7: Ropes and Knots
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to apply basic use of ropes and knots following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to apply basic use of ropes and knots following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Compare and contrast the characteristics of life-safety rope and utility rope.
2. Summarize criteria for reusing life-safety rope.
3. Describe rope materials.
4. Describe types of rope construction.
5. Summarize basic guidelines for rope maintenance.
6. Explain procedures for storing life-safety rope.
7. Describe webbing and webbing construction.
8. Describe parts of a rope and considerations in tying a knot.
9. Describe knot characteristics and knot elements.
10. Describe characteristics of knots commonly used in the fire service.
11. Select commonly used rope hardware for specific applications.
12. Summarize hoisting safety considerations.
13. Discuss rescue rope and harness.
14. Inspect, clean, and store rope. (Skill Sheet 7-I-1)
15. Coil and uncoil a rope. (Skill Sheet 7-I-2)
16. Tie the single overhand knot. (Skill Sheet 7-I-3)
17. Tie a bowline. (Skill Sheet 7-I-4)
18. Tie a clove hitch. (Skill Sheet 7-I-5)
19. Tie a clove hitch around an object. (Skill Sheet 7-I-6)
20. Tie a figure eight. (Skill Sheet 7-I-7)
21. Tie a figure-eight bend. (Skill Sheet 7-I-8)
22. Tie a figure eight on a bight. (Skill Sheet 7-I-9)
23. Tie a becket bend. (Skill Sheet 7-I-10)
24. Hoist an axe. (Skill Sheet 7-I-11)
25. Hoist a pike pole. (Skill Sheet 7-I-12)
26. Hoist a roof ladder. (Skill Sheet 7-I-13)
27. Hoist a dry hoseline. ( Skill Sheet 7-I-14)
28. Hoist a charged hoseline. (Skill Sheet 7-I-15)
29. Hoist a power saw. (Skill Sheet 7-I-16)
2. Summarize criteria for reusing life-safety rope.
3. Describe rope materials.
4. Describe types of rope construction.
5. Summarize basic guidelines for rope maintenance.
6. Explain procedures for storing life-safety rope.
7. Describe webbing and webbing construction.
8. Describe parts of a rope and considerations in tying a knot.
9. Describe knot characteristics and knot elements.
10. Describe characteristics of knots commonly used in the fire service.
11. Select commonly used rope hardware for specific applications.
12. Summarize hoisting safety considerations.
13. Discuss rescue rope and harness.
14. Inspect, clean, and store rope. (Skill Sheet 7-I-1)
15. Coil and uncoil a rope. (Skill Sheet 7-I-2)
16. Tie the single overhand knot. (Skill Sheet 7-I-3)
17. Tie a bowline. (Skill Sheet 7-I-4)
18. Tie a clove hitch. (Skill Sheet 7-I-5)
19. Tie a clove hitch around an object. (Skill Sheet 7-I-6)
20. Tie a figure eight. (Skill Sheet 7-I-7)
21. Tie a figure-eight bend. (Skill Sheet 7-I-8)
22. Tie a figure eight on a bight. (Skill Sheet 7-I-9)
23. Tie a becket bend. (Skill Sheet 7-I-10)
24. Hoist an axe. (Skill Sheet 7-I-11)
25. Hoist a pike pole. (Skill Sheet 7-I-12)
26. Hoist a roof ladder. (Skill Sheet 7-I-13)
27. Hoist a dry hoseline. ( Skill Sheet 7-I-14)
28. Hoist a charged hoseline. (Skill Sheet 7-I-15)
29. Hoist a power saw. (Skill Sheet 7-I-16)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, IFTSA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 8: Rescue and Extrication
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended to summarize procedures and guidelines for rescue operations and perform basic victim removal following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Distinguish between rescue and extrication operations.
2. Summarize safety guidelines for search and rescue personnel operating within a burning building.
3. Explain the objectives of a building search.
4. Describe primary search and secondary search.
5. Discuss conducting search operations.
6. Explain what actions a firefighter should take when in distress.
7. Describe actions that should be taken by a rapid intervention crew (RIC) when a firefighter is in distress.
8. Discuss victim removal methods.
9. Discuss emergency power and lighting equipment.
10. Conduct a primary and secondary search. (Skill Sheet 8-I-1)
11. Exit a hazardous area. (Skill Sheet 8-I-2)
12. Demonstrate the incline drag. (Skill Sheet 8-I-3)
13. Demonstrate the blanket drag. (Skill Sheet 8-I-4)
14. Demonstrate the webbing drag. (Skill Sheet 8-I-5)
15. Demonstrate the cradle-in-arms lift/carry — One-rescuer method. (Skill Sheet 8-I-6)
16. Demonstrate the seat lift/carry — Two-rescuer method. (Skill Sheet 8-I-7)
17. Demonstrate the extremities lift/carry — Two-rescuer method. (Skill Sheet 8-I-8)
18. Demonstrate the chair lift/carry method 1 — Two rescuers. (Skill Sheet 8-I-9)
19. Demonstrate the chair lift/carry method 2 — Two rescuers. (Skill Sheet 8-I-10)
20. Illuminate the emergency scene. (Skill Sheet 8-I-11)
2. Summarize safety guidelines for search and rescue personnel operating within a burning building.
3. Explain the objectives of a building search.
4. Describe primary search and secondary search.
5. Discuss conducting search operations.
6. Explain what actions a firefighter should take when in distress.
7. Describe actions that should be taken by a rapid intervention crew (RIC) when a firefighter is in distress.
8. Discuss victim removal methods.
9. Discuss emergency power and lighting equipment.
10. Conduct a primary and secondary search. (Skill Sheet 8-I-1)
11. Exit a hazardous area. (Skill Sheet 8-I-2)
12. Demonstrate the incline drag. (Skill Sheet 8-I-3)
13. Demonstrate the blanket drag. (Skill Sheet 8-I-4)
14. Demonstrate the webbing drag. (Skill Sheet 8-I-5)
15. Demonstrate the cradle-in-arms lift/carry — One-rescuer method. (Skill Sheet 8-I-6)
16. Demonstrate the seat lift/carry — Two-rescuer method. (Skill Sheet 8-I-7)
17. Demonstrate the extremities lift/carry — Two-rescuer method. (Skill Sheet 8-I-8)
18. Demonstrate the chair lift/carry method 1 — Two rescuers. (Skill Sheet 8-I-9)
19. Demonstrate the chair lift/carry method 2 — Two rescuers. (Skill Sheet 8-I-10)
20. Illuminate the emergency scene. (Skill Sheet 8-I-11)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1 - Chapter 9: Forcible Entry
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to force entry through various types of doors, padlocks, windows, and walls following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Select appropriate cutting tools for specific applications.
2. Discuss manual and hydraulic prying tools.
3. Discuss pushing/pulling tools and striking tools.
4. Summarize forcible entry tool safety rules.
5. Describe correct methods for carrying forcible entry tools.
6. Summarize general care and maintenance practices for forcible entry tools.
7. Explain items to look for in sizing up a door.
8. Describe the characteristics of various types of wooden swinging doors.
9. Describe the characteristics of various types of metal swinging doors.
10. Describe the characteristics of various types of sliding doors, revolving doors, and overhead doors.
11. Explain how fire doors operate.
12. Describe the characteristics of basic types of locks.
13. Describe rapid-entry lockbox systems.
14. Describe methods of forcible entry through doors.
15. Describe methods of through-the-lock forcible entry for doors.
16. Explain action that can be taken to force entry involving padlocks.
17. Describe ways of gaining entry through gates and fences.
18. List hazards in forcing windows.
19. Describe types of windows and entry techniques.
20. Describe techniques for breaching walls.
21. Describe techniques for breaching floors.
22. Clean, inspect, and maintain hand tools and equipment. (Skill Sheet 9-I-1)
23. Clean, inspect, and maintain power tools and equipment. (Skill Sheet 9-I-2)
24. Force entry through an inward-swinging door — Two-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 9-I-3)
25. Force entry through an outward-swinging door — Wedge-end method. (Skill Sheet 9-I-4)
26. Force entry using the through-the-lock method. (Skill Sheet 9-I-5)
27. Force entry using the through-the-lock method using the K-tool. (Skill Sheet 9-I-6)
28. Force entry using the through-the-lock method using the A-tool. (Skill Sheet 9-I-7)
29. Force entry through padlocks. (Skill Sheet 9-I-8)
30. Force entry through a double-hung window. (Skill Sheet 9-I-9)
31. Force entry through a window (glass pane). (Skill Sheet 9-I-10)
32. Force a Lexan® window. (Skill Sheet 9-I-11)
33. Force entry through a wood-framed wall (Type V Construction) with hand tools. (Skill Sheet 9-I-12)
34. Force entry through a masonry wall with hand tools. (Skill Sheet 9-I-13)
35. Force entry through a metal wall with power tools. (Skill Sheet 9-I-14)
36. Breach a hardwood floor. (Skill Sheet 9-I-15)
2. Discuss manual and hydraulic prying tools.
3. Discuss pushing/pulling tools and striking tools.
4. Summarize forcible entry tool safety rules.
5. Describe correct methods for carrying forcible entry tools.
6. Summarize general care and maintenance practices for forcible entry tools.
7. Explain items to look for in sizing up a door.
8. Describe the characteristics of various types of wooden swinging doors.
9. Describe the characteristics of various types of metal swinging doors.
10. Describe the characteristics of various types of sliding doors, revolving doors, and overhead doors.
11. Explain how fire doors operate.
12. Describe the characteristics of basic types of locks.
13. Describe rapid-entry lockbox systems.
14. Describe methods of forcible entry through doors.
15. Describe methods of through-the-lock forcible entry for doors.
16. Explain action that can be taken to force entry involving padlocks.
17. Describe ways of gaining entry through gates and fences.
18. List hazards in forcing windows.
19. Describe types of windows and entry techniques.
20. Describe techniques for breaching walls.
21. Describe techniques for breaching floors.
22. Clean, inspect, and maintain hand tools and equipment. (Skill Sheet 9-I-1)
23. Clean, inspect, and maintain power tools and equipment. (Skill Sheet 9-I-2)
24. Force entry through an inward-swinging door — Two-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 9-I-3)
25. Force entry through an outward-swinging door — Wedge-end method. (Skill Sheet 9-I-4)
26. Force entry using the through-the-lock method. (Skill Sheet 9-I-5)
27. Force entry using the through-the-lock method using the K-tool. (Skill Sheet 9-I-6)
28. Force entry using the through-the-lock method using the A-tool. (Skill Sheet 9-I-7)
29. Force entry through padlocks. (Skill Sheet 9-I-8)
30. Force entry through a double-hung window. (Skill Sheet 9-I-9)
31. Force entry through a window (glass pane). (Skill Sheet 9-I-10)
32. Force a Lexan® window. (Skill Sheet 9-I-11)
33. Force entry through a wood-framed wall (Type V Construction) with hand tools. (Skill Sheet 9-I-12)
34. Force entry through a masonry wall with hand tools. (Skill Sheet 9-I-13)
35. Force entry through a metal wall with power tools. (Skill Sheet 9-I-14)
36. Breach a hardwood floor. (Skill Sheet 9-I-15)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1 - Chapter 10: Ground Ladders
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to safely and effectively select, carry, raise, and work from ladders following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe parts of a ladder.
2. Describe types of ground ladders used in the fire service.
3. Discuss materials used for ladder construction.
4. Discuss ladder maintenance and cleaning.
5. Summarize items to check for when inspecting and service testing ladders.
6. Summarize factors that contribute to safe ladder operation.
7. Discuss selecting the proper ladder for the job.
8. Summarize items to consider before removing and replacing ladders on apparatus.
9. Describe proper procedures to follow when lifting and lowering ground ladders.
10. Describe various types of ladder carries.
11. Explain proper procedures for positioning ground ladders.
12. Explain precautions to take before raising a ladder.
13. Describe various types of ladder raises.
14. Describe procedures for moving ground ladders.
15. Describe heeling and tying in ground ladders.
16. List guidelines for climbing ladders.
17. Describe methods for lowering conscious or unconscious victims down ground ladders.
18. Clean, inspect, and maintain a ladder. (Skill Sheet 10-I-1)
19. Carry a ladder — One-firefighter low-shoulder method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-2)
20. Carry a ladder — Two-firefighter low-shoulder method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-3)
21. Carry a ladder — Three-firefighter flat-shoulder method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-4)
22. Tie the halyard. (Skill Sheet 10-I-5)
23. Raise a ladder — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-6)
24. Raise a ladder — Two-firefighter flat raise. (Skill Sheet 10-I-7)
25. Raise a ladder — Two-firefighter beam raise. (Skill Sheet 10-I-8)
26. Raise a ladder — Three- or four-firefighter flat raise. (Skill Sheet 10-I-9)
27. Deploy a roof ladder — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-10)
28. Pivot a ladder — Two-firefighter method. ( Skill Sheet 10-I-11)
29. Shift a ladder — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-12)
30. Shift a ladder — Two-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-13)
31. Leg lock on a ground ladder. (Skill Sheet 10-I-14)
32. Assist a conscious victim down a ground ladder. (Skill Sheet 10-I-15)
33. Remove an unconscious victim down a ground ladder. (Skill Sheet 10-I-16)
34. Select, carry, and raise a ladder properly for various types of activities. (Skill Sheet 10-I-17)
2. Describe types of ground ladders used in the fire service.
3. Discuss materials used for ladder construction.
4. Discuss ladder maintenance and cleaning.
5. Summarize items to check for when inspecting and service testing ladders.
6. Summarize factors that contribute to safe ladder operation.
7. Discuss selecting the proper ladder for the job.
8. Summarize items to consider before removing and replacing ladders on apparatus.
9. Describe proper procedures to follow when lifting and lowering ground ladders.
10. Describe various types of ladder carries.
11. Explain proper procedures for positioning ground ladders.
12. Explain precautions to take before raising a ladder.
13. Describe various types of ladder raises.
14. Describe procedures for moving ground ladders.
15. Describe heeling and tying in ground ladders.
16. List guidelines for climbing ladders.
17. Describe methods for lowering conscious or unconscious victims down ground ladders.
18. Clean, inspect, and maintain a ladder. (Skill Sheet 10-I-1)
19. Carry a ladder — One-firefighter low-shoulder method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-2)
20. Carry a ladder — Two-firefighter low-shoulder method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-3)
21. Carry a ladder — Three-firefighter flat-shoulder method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-4)
22. Tie the halyard. (Skill Sheet 10-I-5)
23. Raise a ladder — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-6)
24. Raise a ladder — Two-firefighter flat raise. (Skill Sheet 10-I-7)
25. Raise a ladder — Two-firefighter beam raise. (Skill Sheet 10-I-8)
26. Raise a ladder — Three- or four-firefighter flat raise. (Skill Sheet 10-I-9)
27. Deploy a roof ladder — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-10)
28. Pivot a ladder — Two-firefighter method. ( Skill Sheet 10-I-11)
29. Shift a ladder — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-12)
30. Shift a ladder — Two-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 10-I-13)
31. Leg lock on a ground ladder. (Skill Sheet 10-I-14)
32. Assist a conscious victim down a ground ladder. (Skill Sheet 10-I-15)
33. Remove an unconscious victim down a ground ladder. (Skill Sheet 10-I-16)
34. Select, carry, and raise a ladder properly for various types of activities. (Skill Sheet 10-I-17)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1 - Chapter 11: Ventilation
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to identify reasons and needs for various types of ventilation within a structure, distinguish which types of ventilation are most effective to varying situations, and perform duties related to ventilating a structure following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe reasons for fireground ventilation.
2. List considerations that affect the decision to ventilate.
3. Discuss factors that are taken into account when deciding the need for ventilation.
4. Discuss vertical ventilation.
5. List safety precautions to observe when undertaking vertical ventilation.
6. List warning signs of an unsafe roof condition.
7. Discuss roof coverings and using existing roof openings for vertical ventilation purposes.
8. Discuss ventilation considerations for various types of roofs.
9. Describe trench or strip ventilation.
10. Explain procedures for ventilation of a conventional basement.
11. List factors that can reduce the effectiveness of vertical ventilation.
12. Discuss horizontal ventilation.
13. Discuss considerations for horizontal ventilation.
14. Distinguish between advantages and disadvantages of forced ventilation.
15. Discuss negative-pressure ventilation.
16. Discuss positive-pressure ventilation.
17. Compare and contrast positive-pressure and negative-pressure ventilation.
18. Describe hydraulic ventilation.
19. List disadvantages to the use of hydraulic ventilation.
20. Explain the effects of building systems on fires or ventilation.
21. Ventilate a flat roof. (Skill Sheet 11-I-1)
22. Ventilate a pitched roof. (Skill Sheet 11-I-2)
23. Ventilate a structure using mechanical positive-pressure ventilation. (Skill Sheet 11-I-3)
24. Ventilate a structure using horizontal hydraulic ventilation. (Skill Sheet 11-I-4)
2. List considerations that affect the decision to ventilate.
3. Discuss factors that are taken into account when deciding the need for ventilation.
4. Discuss vertical ventilation.
5. List safety precautions to observe when undertaking vertical ventilation.
6. List warning signs of an unsafe roof condition.
7. Discuss roof coverings and using existing roof openings for vertical ventilation purposes.
8. Discuss ventilation considerations for various types of roofs.
9. Describe trench or strip ventilation.
10. Explain procedures for ventilation of a conventional basement.
11. List factors that can reduce the effectiveness of vertical ventilation.
12. Discuss horizontal ventilation.
13. Discuss considerations for horizontal ventilation.
14. Distinguish between advantages and disadvantages of forced ventilation.
15. Discuss negative-pressure ventilation.
16. Discuss positive-pressure ventilation.
17. Compare and contrast positive-pressure and negative-pressure ventilation.
18. Describe hydraulic ventilation.
19. List disadvantages to the use of hydraulic ventilation.
20. Explain the effects of building systems on fires or ventilation.
21. Ventilate a flat roof. (Skill Sheet 11-I-1)
22. Ventilate a pitched roof. (Skill Sheet 11-I-2)
23. Ventilate a structure using mechanical positive-pressure ventilation. (Skill Sheet 11-I-3)
24. Ventilate a structure using horizontal hydraulic ventilation. (Skill Sheet 11-I-4)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 12: Water Supply
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to make hydrant connections and draft from a static water source according to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe dry-barrel and wet-barrel hydrants.
2. Discuss fire hydrant marking and location.
3. Summarize potential problems to look for when inspecting fire hydrants.
4. Explain the process of fire hydrant testing.
5. Discuss alternative water supplies.
6. Discuss rural water supply operations.
7. Operate a hydrant. (Skill Sheet 12-I-1)
8. Make soft-sleeve and hard-suction hydrant connections. (Skill Sheet 12-I-2)
9. Connect and place a hard-suction hose for drafting from a static water source. (Skill Sheet 12-I-3)
10. Deploy a portable water tank. (Skill Sheet 12-I-4)
2. Discuss fire hydrant marking and location.
3. Summarize potential problems to look for when inspecting fire hydrants.
4. Explain the process of fire hydrant testing.
5. Discuss alternative water supplies.
6. Discuss rural water supply operations.
7. Operate a hydrant. (Skill Sheet 12-I-1)
8. Make soft-sleeve and hard-suction hydrant connections. (Skill Sheet 12-I-2)
9. Connect and place a hard-suction hose for drafting from a static water source. (Skill Sheet 12-I-3)
10. Deploy a portable water tank. (Skill Sheet 12-I-4)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 13: Fire Hoses
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to use, care for, and perform maintenance on fire hose, couplings, hose appliances, and tools and perform various hose loads and finishes following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Discuss fire hose sizes.
2. Describe types of fire hose damage and practices to prevent such damage.
3. Discuss general care and maintenance of fire hose.
4. Distinguish between characteristics of threaded couplings and nonthreaded couplings.
5. Discuss care of fire hose couplings.
6. Describe the characteristics of hose appliances and tools.
7. Describe common hose rolls.
8. List general hose loading guidelines.
9. Describe common hose loads.
10. Describe hose load finishes.
11. Discuss preconnected hose loads for attack lines.
12. List guidelines when laying hose.
13. Describe the basic hose lays for supply hose.
14. Describe procedures for handling preconnected and other hose.
15. List general safety guidelines that should be followed when advancing a hoseline into a burning structure.
16. Discuss procedures for advancing hose.
17. Describe techniques for operating hoselines.
18. Inspect and maintain hose. (Skill Sheet 13-I-1)
19. Make a straight hose roll. (Skill Sheet 13-I-2)
20. Make a donut hose roll. (Skill Sheet 13-I-3)
21. Couple a hose. (Skill Sheet 13-I-4)
22. Uncouple a hose. (Skill Sheet 13-I-5)
23. Make the accordion hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-6)
24. Make the horseshoe hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-7)
25. Make the flat hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-8)
26. Make the preconnected flat hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-9)
27. Make the triple layer hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-10)
28. Make the minuteman hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-11)
29. Connect to a hydrant using a forward lay. (Skill Sheet 13-I-12)
30. Make the reverse hose lay. (Skill Sheet 13-I-13)
31. Advance the preconnected flat hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-14)
32. Advance the minuteman hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-15)
33. Advance the triple layer hose load. (Skill Sheet 13-I-16)
34. Advance hose — Shoulder-load method. (Skill Sheet 13-I-17)
35. Advance hose — Working line drag method. (Skill Sheet 13-I-18)
36. Advance a line into a structure. (Skill Sheet 13-I-19)
37. Advance a line up and down an interior stairway. (Skill Sheet 13-I-20)
38. Advance an uncharged line up a ladder into a window. (Skill Sheet 13-I-21)
39. Advance a charged line up a ladder into a window. (Skill Sheet 13-I-22)
40. Extend a hoseline. (Skill Sheet 13-I-23)
41. Simulate the procedure for controlling a loose hoseline. (Skill Sheet 13-I-24)
42. Replace a burst hoseline. (Skill Sheet 13-I-25)
43. Operate a charged attack line from a ladder. (Skill Sheet 13-I-26)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1 - Chapter 14: Fire Streams
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended for the student to be able to effectively operate a solid stream nozzle, fog stream nozzle, and broken stream nozzle following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. List methods that are used with fire streams to reduce the heat from a fire and provide protection to firefighters and exposures.
2. Discuss the extinguishing properties of water.
3. Describe friction loss.
4. Define water hammer.
5. Distinguish among characteristics of fire stream sizes.
6. Discuss types of streams and nozzles.
7. Discuss handling handline nozzles.
8. Describe types of nozzle control valves.
9. List checks that should be included in nozzle inspections.
10. Operate a solid-stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-1)
11. Operate a fog-stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-2)
12. Operate a broken-stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-3)
2. Discuss the extinguishing properties of water.
3. Describe friction loss.
4. Define water hammer.
5. Distinguish among characteristics of fire stream sizes.
6. Discuss types of streams and nozzles.
7. Discuss handling handline nozzles.
8. Describe types of nozzle control valves.
9. List checks that should be included in nozzle inspections.
10. Operate a solid-stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-1)
11. Operate a fog-stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-2)
12. Operate a broken-stream nozzle. (Skill Sheet 14-I-3)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 15: Fire Control
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended to prepare the student to attack various types of fires, using effective attack tactics, following the policies and procedures set forth by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe initial factors to consider when suppressing structure fires.
2. Summarize considerations prior to entering a burning building.
3. Explain the gas cooling technique.
4. Describe direct attack, indirect attack, and combination attack.
5. Discuss deploying master stream devices.
6. Describe aerial devices used to deliver elevated master streams.
7. Describe actions and hazards associated with suppressing Class C fires.
8. List electrical hazards and guidelines for electrical emergencies.
9. Discuss responsibilities of companies in structural fires.
10. Explain actions taken in attacking fires in upper levels of structures.
11. Explain actions taken in attacking fires belowground in structures.
12. Discuss structure fires in properties protected by fixed systems.
13. Explain actions taken when attacking a vehicle fire.
14. Explain actions taken when attacking trash container fires.
15. Explain actions taken when attacking fires in confined spaces.
16. Summarize influences on wildland fire behavior: fuel, weather, and topography.
17. Describe parts of a wildland fire.
18. List wildland protective clothing and equipment.
19. Describe methods used to attack wildland fires.
20. List ten standard fire fighting orders when fighting wildland fires.
21. Attack a structure fire — Exterior attack. (Skill Sheet 15-I-1)
22. Deploy and operate a master stream device. (Skill Sheet 15-I-2)
23. Turn off building utilities. (Skill Sheet 15-I-3)
24. Attack a structure fire (above, below, and grade level) — Interior attack. (Skill Sheet 15-I-4)
25. Attack a passenger vehicle fire. (Skill Sheet 15-I-5)
26. Extinguish a fire in a trash container. (Skill Sheet 15-I-6)
27. Attack a fire in stacked/piled materials. (Skill Sheet 15-I-7)
28. Attack a ground cover fire. (Skill Sheet 15-I-8)
2. Summarize considerations prior to entering a burning building.
3. Explain the gas cooling technique.
4. Describe direct attack, indirect attack, and combination attack.
5. Discuss deploying master stream devices.
6. Describe aerial devices used to deliver elevated master streams.
7. Describe actions and hazards associated with suppressing Class C fires.
8. List electrical hazards and guidelines for electrical emergencies.
9. Discuss responsibilities of companies in structural fires.
10. Explain actions taken in attacking fires in upper levels of structures.
11. Explain actions taken in attacking fires belowground in structures.
12. Discuss structure fires in properties protected by fixed systems.
13. Explain actions taken when attacking a vehicle fire.
14. Explain actions taken when attacking trash container fires.
15. Explain actions taken when attacking fires in confined spaces.
16. Summarize influences on wildland fire behavior: fuel, weather, and topography.
17. Describe parts of a wildland fire.
18. List wildland protective clothing and equipment.
19. Describe methods used to attack wildland fires.
20. List ten standard fire fighting orders when fighting wildland fires.
21. Attack a structure fire — Exterior attack. (Skill Sheet 15-I-1)
22. Deploy and operate a master stream device. (Skill Sheet 15-I-2)
23. Turn off building utilities. (Skill Sheet 15-I-3)
24. Attack a structure fire (above, below, and grade level) — Interior attack. (Skill Sheet 15-I-4)
25. Attack a passenger vehicle fire. (Skill Sheet 15-I-5)
26. Extinguish a fire in a trash container. (Skill Sheet 15-I-6)
27. Attack a fire in stacked/piled materials. (Skill Sheet 15-I-7)
28. Attack a ground cover fire. (Skill Sheet 15-I-8)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1 - Chapter 16: Fire Detection, Alarm, and Suppression Systems
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is to introduce students to various types of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. List functions of fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
2. Discuss general automatic sprinkler protection and types of coverage.
3. Describe control valves and operating valves used in sprinkler systems.
4. Describe major applications of sprinkler systems.
5. Discuss operations at fires in protected properties.
6. Operate a sprinkler system control valve. (Skill Sheet 16-I-1)
7. Manually stop the flow of water from a sprinkler. (Skill Sheet 16-I-2)
8. Connect hoseline to a sprinkler system FDC. (Skill Sheet 16-I-3)
2. Discuss general automatic sprinkler protection and types of coverage.
3. Describe control valves and operating valves used in sprinkler systems.
4. Describe major applications of sprinkler systems.
5. Discuss operations at fires in protected properties.
6. Operate a sprinkler system control valve. (Skill Sheet 16-I-1)
7. Manually stop the flow of water from a sprinkler. (Skill Sheet 16-I-2)
8. Connect hoseline to a sprinkler system FDC. (Skill Sheet 16-I-3)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 17: Loss Control
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is to introduce students to the principles of loss control including salvage and overhaul.
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Explain the philosophy of loss control.
2. Discuss planning and procedures for salvage operations.
3. Describe salvage covers, salvage cover maintenance, and equipment used in salvage operations.
4. Summarize basic principles of salvage cover deployment.
5. Summarize methods used to catch and route water from fire fighting operations and cover openings using salvage covers.
6. Discuss overhaul operations.
7. Describe tools and equipment used in overhaul.
8. Discuss fire safety during overhaul.
9. Discuss locating hidden fires.
10. Summarize the overhaul process.
11. Clean, inspect, and repair a salvage cover. (Skill Sheet 17-I-1)
12. Roll a salvage cover for a one-firefighter spread. (Skill Sheet 17-I-2)
13. Spread a rolled salvage cover — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 17-I-3)
14. Fold a salvage cover for a one-firefighter spread. (Skill Sheet 17-I-4)
15. Spread a folded salvage cover — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 17-I-5)
16. Fold a salvage cover for a two-firefighter spread. (Skill Sheet 17-I-6)
17. Spread a folded salvage cover — Two-firefighter balloon throw. (Skill Sheet 17-I-7)
18. Construct a water chute without pike poles. (Skill Sheet 17-I-8)
19. Construct a water chute with pike poles. (Skill Sheet 17-I-9)
20. Construct a catchall. (Skill Sheet17-I-10)
21. Locate and extinguish hidden fires. (Skill Sheet 17-I-11)
2. Discuss planning and procedures for salvage operations.
3. Describe salvage covers, salvage cover maintenance, and equipment used in salvage operations.
4. Summarize basic principles of salvage cover deployment.
5. Summarize methods used to catch and route water from fire fighting operations and cover openings using salvage covers.
6. Discuss overhaul operations.
7. Describe tools and equipment used in overhaul.
8. Discuss fire safety during overhaul.
9. Discuss locating hidden fires.
10. Summarize the overhaul process.
11. Clean, inspect, and repair a salvage cover. (Skill Sheet 17-I-1)
12. Roll a salvage cover for a one-firefighter spread. (Skill Sheet 17-I-2)
13. Spread a rolled salvage cover — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 17-I-3)
14. Fold a salvage cover for a one-firefighter spread. (Skill Sheet 17-I-4)
15. Spread a folded salvage cover — One-firefighter method. (Skill Sheet 17-I-5)
16. Fold a salvage cover for a two-firefighter spread. (Skill Sheet 17-I-6)
17. Spread a folded salvage cover — Two-firefighter balloon throw. (Skill Sheet 17-I-7)
18. Construct a water chute without pike poles. (Skill Sheet 17-I-8)
19. Construct a water chute with pike poles. (Skill Sheet 17-I-9)
20. Construct a catchall. (Skill Sheet17-I-10)
21. Locate and extinguish hidden fires. (Skill Sheet 17-I-11)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 18: Protecting Fire Scene Evidence
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended to introduce students to the protection of fire scene evidence.
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe signs and indications of an incendiary fire.
2. Summarize important observations to be made en route, after arriving at the scene, and during fire fighting operations.
3. Discuss firefighter conduct and statements at the scene.
4. Explain firefighter responsibilities after the fire.
5. Discuss protecting and preserving evidence.
2. Summarize important observations to be made en route, after arriving at the scene, and during fire fighting operations.
3. Discuss firefighter conduct and statements at the scene.
4. Explain firefighter responsibilities after the fire.
5. Discuss protecting and preserving evidence.
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
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Fire Fighter 1, Chapter 19: Fire Department Communications
Lesson Purpose: This lesson is intended to provide the student with the basics of fire department communications.
Training Objectives: At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to achieve the following objectives in accordance with the information received in class:
1. Describe communication responsibilities of the firefighter.
2. Summarize necessary skills for fire department communication.
3. Describe basic communications equipment used in telecommunications centers.
4. Describe basic business telephone courtesies.
5. Explain how a firefighter should proceed when receiving emergency calls from the public.
6. Describe types of public alerting systems.
7. Describe procedures that the public should use to report a fire or other emergency.
8. Discuss ways of alerting fire department personnel to emergencies.
9. Summarize guidelines for radio communications.
10. Describe information given in arrival and progress reports.
11. Explain the purpose of tactical channels.
12. Discuss calls for additional resources and emergency radio traffic.
13. Discuss evacuation signals and personnel accountability reports.
14. Handle business calls and reports of emergencies. (Skill Sheet 19-I-1)
15. Use a portable radio for routine and emergency traffic. (Skill Sheet 19-I-2)
2. Summarize necessary skills for fire department communication.
3. Describe basic communications equipment used in telecommunications centers.
4. Describe basic business telephone courtesies.
5. Explain how a firefighter should proceed when receiving emergency calls from the public.
6. Describe types of public alerting systems.
7. Describe procedures that the public should use to report a fire or other emergency.
8. Discuss ways of alerting fire department personnel to emergencies.
9. Summarize guidelines for radio communications.
10. Describe information given in arrival and progress reports.
11. Explain the purpose of tactical channels.
12. Discuss calls for additional resources and emergency radio traffic.
13. Discuss evacuation signals and personnel accountability reports.
14. Handle business calls and reports of emergencies. (Skill Sheet 19-I-1)
15. Use a portable radio for routine and emergency traffic. (Skill Sheet 19-I-2)
Assessment: Complete an online test
Standard: 70% correct
Instructional Method: Video-based Lesson
Classroom Environment: Virtual Classroom
Materials Required: Internet Access
Assignment Details:
1. Watch the video lesson provided
2. Review materials
3. It is imperative that students read the text
4. The text for the course is Essentials of Firefighting, 5th edition, from IFSTA
5. Take the online quiz
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
