Fire Technology

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Recognize how alignment of fuels, weather, and topography can increase the potential for extreme fire behavior.
• Identify and discuss the three sides of the fire triangle.
• Identify the environmental factors of fuels, weather, and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fire.
• Describe the contributing factors that indicate the potential for increased fire behavior that may compromise safety.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Identify and describe the characteristics of fuels, weather, and topography that influence wildland fire behavior.
• Describe the interaction of fuels, weather, and topography on wildland fire behavior, fireline tactics, and safety.
• SLO #2: Describe the causes of extreme fire behavior conditions (long range spotting, crowning, and fire whirls) that develop due to weather, fuels, and/or topography.
• Interpret, communicate, apply, and document wildland fire behavior and weather information.
• SLO #3: Describe typical diurnal slope and valley wind patterns, and identify these temporal patterns on a topographic map.
• Describe general winds around high pressure and low pressure systems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and firefighter safety.
• analyze fire case study scenarios and formulate solutions.
• SLO 2: Synthesize and determine the appropriate use and flow requirement of hydraulic fire apparatus.
• list and explain the principles of pumping operations.
• SLO 3: Describe the appropriate uses and maintenance for apparatus and equipment used in the fire service.
• compare and contrast the design characteristics of aerial ladder trucks.
• describe operating principles of fully-hydraulic aerial, hydro-mechanical aerial, and manual-emergency operational procedures.
• explain the types of fire ground scenarios in which elevating platform apparatus would be used.
• describe types of platform apparatus; explain their comparative use under different kinds of conditions.
• analyze the hazards associated with the use of fire apparatus under emergency conditions.
• describe the use of specialized equipment such as fireboats, airport apparatus, etc.
• describe the components and the importance of systems checks for the maintenance of fire apparatus.
• prepare apparatus inspection records.
• describe safety procedures and records to be kept for safe use of all fire apparatus.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Comprehend the qualifications for entry level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, and culture for the field of fire technology.
• describe a fire department's organizational structure.
• analyze the relationships between and among segments of fire departments.
• describe methods of departmental communications.
• identify and describe the general functions of management.
• compare various management styles and examine style outcomes and results.
• describe the system of progressive discipline.
• develop work flow plans.
• explain the importance and procedure of evaluations.
• compare and contract team-building strategies and explain the importance of team functions in the fire department.
• describe the company's role in coordinating with other public/private agencies.
• SLO 2: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.
• analyze the role of the company in area-wide emergencies.
• describe the roles and responsibilities of the fire department in routine inspections.
• describe proper care of department property and records.
• compare and contrast methods for determining station location.
• determine manning requirements, based on ISO and local factors.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.
• describe the proper arrest and detention procedures for adults and juveniles.
• SLO 2: Analyze and determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, states of fire, fire development, and method of heat transfer.
• diagnose the point of origin at a fire scene
• recognize, protect, and preserve evidence of fire cause; in proper techniques relating to court testimony; in proper techniques for interviewing witnesses and suspects; in laws relating to fire investigation.
• relate the responsibilities of determining the cause of fire to fire and police personnel.
• describe the scientific method of fire investigation

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and fire fighter safety.
• develop an overall understanding of emergency rescue technicians.
• develop an interest in the Rescue Service.
• develop an understanding of specific rescue problems and procedures.
• SLO 2: Describe techniques for dealing with various rescue situations and obtain a working knowledge of how to set-up emergency rescue equipment
• describe confined space rescue operations
• improvise treatments for common medical injuries, using minimal equipment
• SLO 3: Identify next steps towards receiving technical rescue certifications applicable toward firefighter career enhancement and advanced mobility
• SLO 4: Demonstrate the ability to employ any of the techniques and methods for using rope, webbing, hardware friction devices, litters in low angle rescue situations. Areas covered include rope and related equipment, anchor systems, safety lines, stretcher lashing and rigging, mechanical advantage systems, and single-line and two-line rescue systems.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Comprehend the qualifications for entry level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, and culture for the field of fire technology.
• explain the primary functions of engine and truck companies.
• describe methods for dealing with the personal stress accompanies fire command.
• SLO 2: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.
• describe the goal of the nation's fire service.
• identify common fireground safety practices, safety violations, and fire fighter injury rates.
• SLO 3: Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and fire fighter safety.
• identify the essential data that should be gathered and recorded on pre-fire plans.
• define "size-up" and describe the factors of size-up, which must be considered for control of an emergency situation.
• identify and describe the seven strategic and tactical priorities.
• describe tactical plans for rescue, exposure protection, confinement, extinguishments, overhaul, ventilation, and salvage.
• identify the factors to consider when writing a report of conditions at an emergency scene.
• describe the role and responsibilities of first-in officer at the scene of an emergency.
• SLO 4: Analyze and determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, stages of fire, fire development, and methods of heat transfer.
• identify the four components of the fire Tetrahedron and their relationship to the combustion process.
• compare the four classes of fire and the process of fire behavior and growth.
• identify the four levels of emergencies and provide examples.
• identify the four leading causes of fire.
• identify methods of heat transfer and describe fire spread within structures.
• describe special circumstances to be considered in fireground operations.
• SLO 5: Synthesize and determine the appropriate use and flow requirement of hydraulic fire apparatus.
• describe and compare the general methods of water application to fireground situation and the manpower requirements necessary to deploy hose lines and develop fire streams.
• determine the manpower requirements necessary to deploy hose lines and develop fire streams.
• SLO 6: Describe the appropriate uses and maintenance for apparatus and equipment used in the fire service.
• identify the six categories of extinguishing agents and provide examples of each.
• compare the effectiveness of extinguishing agent type on the four classifications of fuel.
• discuss the four variable factors that may affect basic positioning of apparatus in an emergency.
• SLO 7: Evaluate the common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse and firefighter safety.
• describe firefighting hazards and conditions associated with: remodeled structures, balloon construction, arch truss roofs, light weight construction, and poke-through construction.
• evaluate the risks associated with discovering remodeled work done without appropriate local permitting.
• identify the roles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Management System (ICS) as it relates to strategy and tactics;
• demonstrate the various roles and responsibilities in ICS/NIMS

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Understand the core values of the fire service and the duty to provide service to the public.
• Describe the history, development, structure, organization, and responsibility of the fire service.
• Understand and perform preventative maintenance to fire station, apparatus, and equipment.
• Explain and apply the basic concept of fire control, fire and arson investigation, and fire communication systems.
• SLO #2: Understand and apply national standards to firefighting techniques and operations.
• Use fire department apparatus and tools within the scope of assignment.
• Identify and demonstrate first responder responsibilities for handling medical emergencies.
• Demonstrate firefighter rescue and survival skills.
• Demonstrate fire suppression tactics and strategies.
• SLO #3: Demonstrate professional values and standards for fire service personnel that the industry requires
• Apply workplace rules and laws regarding harassment/discrimination policies and mandated reporting procedures.
• Comprehend the need to maintain both physical and mental health fitness to work in the field of Fire Service.
• SLO #4: Describe the role of the wildland firefighter as identified by NFPA 1051: Wildland Firefighting Personnel Professional Qualifications and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
• Describe the types of wildland fires.
• Describe the firefighter's role within the local incident management system.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Understand the national roles and responsibilities of firefighters in public education, fire investigation and arson investigation.
• Identify and describe the role of Firefighters in public education.
• Identify and describe the role of Firefighters in fire and arson investigation.
• SLO #2: Understand and demonstrate the use of the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
• Describe and complete the National Fire Incident Reporting System, fire and emergency medical reports.
• Describe and demonstrate data retrieval from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.
• SLO #3: Understand the national principles and practices of vehicle extrication.
• Describe and demonstrate the use of hand tools and the use of hydraulic rescue tools for patients trapped in modern passenger vehicles.
• Demonstrate the use of vehicle stabilization tools and equipment.
• SLO #4: Understand and demonstrate the national policies and procedures for controlling and extinguishing flammable liquid and gas fires.
• Demonstrate the proper use of hose streams to control flammable gas fires.
• Demonstrate the use of firefighting foam for the extinguishing of flammable liquid fires and three- dimensional flammable liquid fires.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Demonstrate the ability to construct a fire line to required standards using various methods, tools, equipment, and techniques.
• Describe how to extinguish the fire with or without use of water.
• Demonstrate how to strengthen, reinforce, and use holding actions on a fire line.
• SLO #2: Define the appropriate information during fire suppression activities.
• Incorporate and maintain open lines of communication with all appropriate fire suppression personnel.
• Demonstrate the steps required to properly size up a fire situation and determine appropriate tactics.
• SLO #3: Recognize how alignment of fuels, weather, and topography can increase the potential for extreme fire behavior.
• Identify and discuss the three sides of the fire triangle.
• Identify the environmental factors of fuels, weather, and topography that affect the start and spread of wildland fire.
• SLO #4: Describe the relationship between situational awareness, observation, and communication.
• Identify why firefighters have a responsibility to learn and improve their performance.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
• Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
• Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
• Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
• SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
• Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
• Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
• SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
• Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
• SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
• Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Comprehend the qualifications for entry level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, and culture for the field of the fire service.
• analyze and describe the differences between the certificate, two-year, four-year degree programs and state certification.
• define the educational requirements, duties and information sources for various occupations in fire protection and explain the value of higher education to the professionalization of the fire service
• SLO 2: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department and emergency operations.
• list and describe the major organizations that provide emergency response service and illustrate how they interrelate
• describe the effects of fire on the environment and the historical efforts made to protect society.
• identify the major organizations that contribute to fire protection.
• define and describe the scope, purpose, and organizational structure of fire and emergency services.
• identify the various codes, standards, ordinances and regulations that affect fire protection.
• Identify the primary responsibilities of fire prevention personnel including, code enforcement, public information, and public and private protection systems.
• SLO 3: Analyze the basic components of fire; determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, stages of fire, fire development, and method of heat transfer.
• describe firefighting strategy and tactics.
• demonstrate the basic elements of firefighting safety and survival.
• SLO 4: Describe the common types of fire and emergency service facilities, equipment, and apparatus along with its appropriate uses and maintenance.
• summarize the basic components of fire as a chemical reaction, the major phases of fire and examine the main factors that influence fire spread and fire behavior.
• examine the types of common fire department apparatus, equipment and personal safety equipment used for firefighting.
• identify the various applications of computers in the fire service.
• SLO 5: Define command structure utilized at all fire and emergency incidents.
• define the role of national, State and local support organizations in the fire and emergency services
• compare and contrast effective management concepts for various emergency situations
• SLO 6: Recognize the components of career preparation and goal setting.
• identify fire protection and emergency-service careers in both the public and private sector
• describe the importance of wellness and fitness as it relates to all fire and emergency services
• demonstrate a working knowledge of basic culinary etiquette appropriate for shift work

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Comprehend the qualifications for entry level skills, the discipline and evaluation process, fire service structure, history, philosophy of fire prevention.
• define the national fire problem and role of fire prevention, its origin and history within the United States.
• define all functions of a fire prevention bureau and explain the basic fire prevention functions of a fire department.
• describe inspection practices and procedures and list opportunities in professional development for fire prevention personnel.
• identify fire prevention organizations and associations.
• Identify and describe the standards for professional qualifications for Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Inspector, Fire and Life Safety Educator, and Fire Investigator.
• SLO 2: Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and fire fighter safety.
• summarize the relationship between fire safety education and fire prevention.
• describe the importance of report preparation and records management in fire prevention efforts.
• identify the responsibility and authority for fire prevention inspections and related activities.
• SLO 3: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.
• identify the plan review function of a fire prevention bureau.
• define laws, rules,regulations, and codes and identify those relevant to fire prevention of the authority having jurisdiction

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards, and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations at the national, state, and local level.
• identify and describe various types and uses of fire protection systems.
• explain the basic components of a fire alarm system
• identify the different types of detectors and explain how they detect fire
• discuss the appropriate application of fire protection systems
• SLO 2: Evaluate the common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse and firefighter safety.
• explain the benefits of fire protection systems in various types of structures
• compare smoke and fire movements in various types of construction and the relationship to systems and equipment.
• SLO 3: Describe the basic elements of a public water supply system as it relates to fire protection, the basic elements including sources, distribution networks, piping and hydrants
• synthesize and determine the appropriate use and flow requirement of hydraulic fire apparatus.
• calculate water supply requirements, distribution system and testing for public and private fire protection and explain why water is a commonly used extinguishing agent.
• identify the different types of non-water based fire suppression systems
• analyze the application of hydraulic theory for fire protection.
• identify the different types and components of a sprinkler, standpipe, and foam systems
• examine the components and operation of automatic and special sprinkler systems.
• examine the types of standpipe systems and water supply requirements.
• review residential and commercial sprinkler legislation
• SLO 4: Describe the appropriate uses and maintenance for apparatus and equipment used in the fire service
• explain the operation and appropriate application for the different types of portable fire protection systems
• examine types, classifications, and effectiveness ratings of fire extinguishers.
• classify distribution, installation and test requirements for fire extinguishers
• examine the types, components and operation of fire protection systems and equipment for special hazards.
• compare detection, alarm and supervisory devices and systems.
• compare heat and smoke control devices and hardware and describe the hazards of smoke
• list the four factors that can influence smoke movement in a building.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and firefighter safety.
• analyze safety concerns presented by the following loads: designed, wind, snow, concentrated, distributed, dead, alive, fire, static, impact, suspended, axial, eccentric and torsional.
• apply consequences of fire exposure on compressive or tensile members composed of common building materials.
• SLO 2: Identify various classifications of building construction and understand theoretical concepts of how fire impacts major types of building construction
• evaluate the common types of building construction and conditions associated with structural collapse and firefighter safety.
• evaluate fire stability for the following structural members: column, wall, arch, beam, truss.
• define the key factors in fire performance of three common floors and four ceilings commonly found in wood and ordinary construction.
• identify the key features of a wood frame building and their implications for fire stability.
• identify the function of each principal structural component in typical building design
• explain the different loads and stresses that are placed on a building and their interrelationships
• describe building construction as it relates to firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, firefighting strategy and tactics
• classify major types of building construction in accordance with a local/model building code
• define ordinary construction and factors in fire stability and fire spread.
• analyze the hazards and tactical considerations associated with the various types of building construction along with indicators of collapse in ordinary construction.
• apply the probable fire reaction of alterations, additions, vernacular construction, or faulty construction. detection systems, and spatial characteristics.
• identify key factors that may be expected to lessen or increase the resistance of steel to stress and fire.
• differentiate between fire resistance, flame spread, and describe the testing procedures used to establish ratings for each
• identify key factors that increase or lessen concrete's resistance to stress and fire.
• evaluate the implications for fire growth in modern building design by applying basic principles of fire growth analysis.
• identify fire concerns related to interior finish.
• evaluate the probable impact of the following factors on smoke spread within buildings, buoyancy, expansion, stack effect, wind, HVAC, smoke control systems, fire protection systems, detection systems, and spatial characteristics.
• analyze features that may adversely affect effectiveness of safety of emergency operations in buildings under construction.
• classify occupancy designations of the building code
• identify the indicators of potential structural failure as they relate to firefighter safety
• identify the role of GIS as it relates to building construction

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and fire fighter safety.
• identify the fundamental theories of fire behavior and combustion
• explain the basic laws differentiating matter and energy.
• identify physical properties of the three states of matter
• SLO 2: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.
• describe the Department of Transportation warning placards and labeling systems.
• define the Department of Transportation Hazard Class System
• SLO 3: Analyze and determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, stages of fire, fire development, and methods of heat transfer.
• define basic terminology, definitions and terms associated with basic fire chemistry and the dynamics of fire
• categorize the components of fire
• examine some of the basic chemical symbols used in chemical formula writing.
• explain the importance of the various physical properties of the three physical states of matter as it relates to the process of burning
• examine how physical forces caused by fire can affect the changes in the physical states of matter.
• discuss various materials and their relationship to fires as fuel
• SLO 4: Describe the appropriate uses and maintenance for apparatus and equipment used in the fire service.
• demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics of water as a fire suppression agent
• differentiate the various types of extinguishing agents and identify various methods and techniques to the theory of fire extinguishment.
• articulate other suppression agents and strategies

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Define and describe the need for cultural and behavioral change within the emergency services relating to safety, incorporating leadership, supervision, accountability and personal responsibility.
• explain the need for enhancements of personal and organizational accountability for health and safety.
• define how the concepts of risk management affect strategic and tactical decision-making.
• SLO #2: Describe and evaluate circumstances that might constitute an unsafe act.
• explain the concept of empowering all emergency services personnel to stop unsafe acts.
• SLO #3: Validate the need for national training standards as they correlate to professional development inclusive of qualifications, certifications, and re-certifications.
• defend the need for annual medical evaluations and the establishment of physical fitness criteria for emergency services personnel throughout their careers.
• explain the vital role of local departments in national research and data collection systems.
• illustrate how technological advancements can produce higher levels of emergency services safety and survival.
• explain the importance of investigating all near-misses, injuries and fatalities.
• SLO #4: Discuss how incorporating the lessons learned from investigations can support cultural change throughout the emergency services.
• describe how obtaining grants can support safety and survival initiatives.
• formulate an awareness of how adopting standardized policies for responding to emergency scenes can minimize near-misses, injuries and deaths.
• SLO #5: Explain how the increase in violent incidents impacts safety for emergency services personnel when responding to emergency scenes.
• recognize the need for counseling and psychological support for emergency services personnel, their families, as well as, identify access to local resources and services.
• describe the importance of public education as a critical component of life safety programs.
• discuss the importance of fire sprinklers and code enforcement.
• explain the importance of safety in the design of apparatus and equipment.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Analyze, appraise, and evaluate fire incidents and components of emergency management and fire fighter safety.
• evaluate the various Dept. of Transportation Hazard classes.
• evaluate the United Nations Placarding and Labeling System.
• examine the basic physical properties and burning characteristics of the various classes of hazardous materials.
• SLO 2: Comprehend laws, regulations, codes, standards, and the regulatory and advisory organizations that influence fire department operations.
• compare the safety considerations encumbered by the fire department to ensure compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• describe the legislature and legal authority controlling the actions of all activities conducted on scene by all agencies involved.
• SLO 3: Analyze and determine the causes of fire, extinguishing agents, stages of fire, fire development, and methods of heat transfer.
• explain the need for scene isolation, scene stabilization, and incident control.
• compare various acceptable methods of incident control measures depending upon the dangers of the chemicals.
• describe the importance of evacuation, noncommitment by the fire department, and total withdrawal procedures.
• analyze the effects of such modifying conditions as wind, temperature, and other weather and terrain-related factors in dealing with a hazardous material spill.
• explain the health dangers of chemical classes, and describe their resultant symptoms during physical human contact.
• SLO 4: Evaluate fire detection and fire suppression systems.
• analyze hazardous materials emergency case studies and develop management procedures and plans.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Actively engage in intellectual inquiry beyond that required in order to pass a course of study (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 4).
• Discuss and outline a proposal of study (that can be accomplished within one semester term) with a supervising instructor qualified within the discipline.
• Design an independent study (to be completed individually or by collaboration of a small group) to foster special knowledge, skills, and experience that are not available in any one regularly scheduled course.
• Use information resources to gather discipline-specific information.
• SLO #2: Utilize modes of analysis and critical thinking to apply theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study to significant problems and/or educational activities (College Wide Learning Outcome – Area 3).
• Analyze and apply the knowledge, skills and experience that are involved in the independent study to theoretical perspectives and/or concepts in the major discipline of study.
• Explain the importance of the major discipline of study in the broader picture of society.
• SLO #3: Communicate a complex understanding of content matter of the major discipline of study (College Wide Outcome – Area 3).
• Demonstrate competence in the skills essential to mastery of the major discipline of study that are necessary to accomplish the independent study.
• SLO #4: Identify personal goals and pursue these goals effectively (College Wide Outcome – Area 4).
• Utilize skills from the “academic tool kit” including time management, study skills, etc., to accomplish the independent study within one semester term.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1 DEMONSTRATE AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPLICATION OF PROFESSIONAL WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR IN A FIELD OF STUDY RELATED ONE’S CAREER.
• Understand the effects time, stress, and organizational management have on performance.
• Demonstrate an understanding of consistently practicing ethics and confidentiality in a workplace.
• Examine the career/life planning process and relate its relevance to the student.
• Demonstrate an understanding of basic communication tools and their appropriate use.
• Demonstrate an understanding of workplace etiquette.
• SLO #2 DESCRIBE THE CAREER/LIFE PLANNING PROCESS AND RELATE ITS RELEVANCY TO ONE'S CAREER.
• Link personal goals to long term achievement.
• Display an understanding of creating a professional first impression.
• Understand how networking is a powerful job search tool.
• Understand necessary elements of a résumé.
• Understand the importance of interview preparation.
• Identify how continual learning increases career success.
• SLO #3 DEMONSTRATE APPLICATION OF INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE AND THEORETICAL CONCEPTS AS WRITTEN IN LEARNING OBJECTIVES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EMPLOYER WORK SITE SUPERVISOR.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Apply and follow human resource policies and procedures, given an administrative situation requiring action.
• List human resources organizational policies that a Company Officer Level 1 is responsible for.
• SLO 2: Create a professional development plan for a member of the organization.
• Identify the steps for creating a professional development plan.
• List professional development options, such as: job shadowing, mentoring, continuing education.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1:Specify the impact of state and federal laws and regulations as they apply to the company officer
• Contrast civil and criminal liability, given a list of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to fire service supervisors.
• SLO 2: List the benefits to the organization and the purpose for establishing cooperative external agency relationships.
• Given a specific problem or issue in the community and a list of local, state, and national resources.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Describe the procedures for conducting fire inspections.
• Identify hazards, including hazardous materials; completing approved forms; and initiating approved follow up action, given the policies of the agency.
• SLO 2: Employ measures to secure an incident scene with recognizable perimeters.
• Describe actions needed to keep unauthorized persons from restricted areas.
• Implement measures to protect all evidence or potential evidence from damage or destruction.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Develop an initial plan of action, identifying the resources required to control the emergency.
• Implement a plan of action at a simulated emergency operation, deploying resources to mitigate the situation.
• SLO 2: Develop and conduct a post incident analysis.
• Identify and communicate all required critical elements and complete and process the approved forms in accordance with policies and procedures.
• SLO 3: Identify elements of operational plans.
• Obtain required resources and their assignments, mitigating the incident.
• Write a report identifying the major causes for service demands for various planning areas within the organization's service area.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Employ information regarding travel route, assignment, time needed, and point of contact from dispatch.
• Describe the response to incidents occurring under different jurisdictional authorities (Local, State, Federal).
• SLO 2: Develop an initial report on conditions that communicates required incident information.
• Describe the relevant incident information to be communicated.
• SLO 3: Demonstrate the ability to size up an incident to formulate an incident action plan that sets incident objectives and applies strategies and tactics according to agency policy, using an Incident Command System (ICS) 201 Incident Briefing form.
• Describe the elements of a wildland size-up.
• Interpret fire behavior.
• Describe resource availability and capability.
• SLO 4: Evaluate incident conditions, identify progress, changes in fuels, topography, weather, fire behavior, personnel safety, and other significant events, and communicate these conditions to the supervisor and to assigned and adjoining personnel.
• Describe how to evaluate wildland fire weather, fuels, and topographic information.
• Describe current and predicted fire behavior.
• SLO 5: Determine an incident command post.
• Describe factors affecting appropriate incident command post locations.
• SLO 6: Describe proper emergency medical procedures.
• Describe agency accident and illness reporting procedures.
• Describe the procedures for using the ICS 206 Medical Plan form.
• SLO 7: Deploy resources to suppress a wildland fire, taking appropriate suppression actions and ensuring personnel safety.
• Describe ways to update supervisors, crew members, and adjoining personnel.
• Analyze incident needs.
• Describe how to provide for assigned resources' needs.
• SLO 8: Demonstrate how to maintain wildland incident records.
• Prepare final incident reports.
• SLO 9: Verify the qualifications of assigned personnel to verify that individuals' fire fighter skills are appropriate.
• Identify the agency's qualifications standards.
• Describe the assessment of personnel qualifications for assignment in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Describe the certification task book and testing process for chief fire officer.
• Identify the prerequisite qualifications, and the human resource management, community and government relations, administrative, inspection and investigation, emergency service delivery, health and safety, and emergency management duties of a chief fire officer.
• Identify the prerequisite knowledge and mobilization and suppression duties of a wildland fire officer II.
• SLO 2: Develop a plan for providing an employee accommodation, including adequate information to justify the requested change(s).
• Develop procedures for hiring members, ensuring a valid and reliable process.
• Establish personnel assignments, maximizing efficiency in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Define the requirements of the California Firefighters Procedural Bill of Rights Act as they apply to the roles and responsibilities of the chief fire officer.
• SLO 3: Describe methods of facilitating and encouraging members to participate in professional development to achieve their personal and professional goals.
• Develop an ongoing education training program, giving members of the organization appropriate training to meet the mission of the organization.
• develop procedures and programs for promoting members, ensuring a valid, reliable, job-related, and nondiscriminatory process.
• SLO 4: Develop a proposal for improving an employee benefit, including adequate information to justify the requested benefit improvement.
• Conduct research as needed to develop a benefit improvement proposal.
• SLO 5: Develop a measurable accident and injury prevention program, evaluating results to determine program effectiveness.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Describe the certification task book and testing process for chief fire officer.
• SLO 2: Develop a budget management system to keep the division or department within the budgetary authority.
• Identify the operation and maintenance costs associated with existing and new programs, facilities, equipment, and fleet.
• SLO 3: Develop a divisional or departmental budget, determining and justifying capital, operating, and personnel costs.
• Describe the agency's process for ensuring competitive bidding, including developing requests for proposal (RFPs) and soliciting and awarding bids.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Identify different levels in the Executive Chief Officer certification track, the courses and requirements for Chief Fire Officer certification, and be able to describe the certification task book and testing process.
• SLO 2: Direct the development, maintenance, and evaluation of a department record management system, ensuring the achievement of completeness and accuracy.
• Analyze and interpret records and data to determine validity and recommend improvements.
• SLO 3: Develop a model plan for continuous organizational improvement, maximizing resource utilization.
• Develop a plan to facilitate approval for a new program, piece of legislation, form of public education, or fire safety code.
• Develop a community risk reduction program to meet desired program outcomes.
• SLO 4: Evaluate the inspection program of the AHJ, assessing results to determine effectiveness.
• Identify applicable policies, procedures, codes, standards, and laws.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Identify different levels in the Executive Chief Officer certification track, the courses and requirements for Chief Fire Officer certification, and be able to describe the certification task book and testing process.
• SLO 2: Identify jurisdictional authority.
• Describe mutual aid
• Identify local hazards and events that may require outside resources.
• Define the role of the fire service within the integrated emergency management system.
• SLO 3: Obtain incident information from the initial incident commander to ensure the new incident commander has the information necessary to operate and complete the transfer of command.
• Identify AHJ policies and procedures for transfer of command.
• SLO 4: Demonstrate continuously improving situational awareness, perform a hazard assessment, and apply an ongoing risk-management process.
• Identify barriers to situational awareness
• Describe the response to a refusal of risk.
• SLO 5: Prepare, review, validate, modify, and document an incident action plan for each operational period.
• Identify incident priorities based on personal safety and values at risk.
• Describe the elements of an incident within an incident(IWI).
• SLO 6: Demonstrate the ability to order resources according to the incident priorities and objectives.
• Describe the use of air resources.
• Assess the readiness of assigned resources prior to deployment.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Given maintenance and inspection forms, the student will be able to document routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions.
• Perform routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the systems and components of a fire apparatus to verify its operational status.
• Document routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions by checking all items for proper operation and report any deficiencies.
• SLO #2: Operate a fire apparatus safely and effectively.
• Operate a fire apparatus following a predetermined route on a public way in compliance with all applicable state and local laws and policies and procedures of the jurisdiction.
• Operate a fire apparatus during emergency and nonemergency responses using defensive driving techniques while maintaining control of the apparatus.
• Operate all fixed systems and equipment on a fire apparatus not specifically addressed elsewhere in this standard in accordance with the applicable instructions and policies.
• Demonstrate driving skills necessary to operate an emergency vehicle including off-road driving.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Describe the certification task book and testing process.
• Perform and document routine tests, inspections, and servicing functions on the systems and components unique to a pumping apparatus to verify their operational status.
• SLO #2: Produce an effective hand or master stream by engaging the pump, setting all pressure control and apparatus safety devices, achieving and maintaining the rate flow of the nozzle, while continuously monitoring the apparatus for potential problems.
• Demonstrate how to pump a 2½” or larger supply line to provide the correct pressure and flow to the next pumping apparatus in the relay.
• Demonstrate how to produce a foam fire stream to provide properly proportioned foam.
• Demonstrate how to supply water to fire sprinkler and standpipe systems at the correct volume and pressure.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Demonstrate knowledge in rope rescue equipment, rescue knots and hitches, anchor systems, system attachments and fall restraint, belay/safety line systems, and load-releasing devices.
• Identify rescue rope and describe it's use.
• Demonstrate methods and techniques to tie knots and package victims and rescuers.
• Demonstrate methods and techniques for using rescue equipment to build lower/raise systems.
• Explain rescue scene organization and management.
• Demonstrate and apply basic low-angle rope rescue techniques.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Demonstrate the ability to construct fire line to required standards using various methods, tools, equipment, and techniques.
• Describe how to extinguish the fire with or without use of water.
• Demonstrate how to strengthen, reinforce, and use holding actions on a fire line.
• SLO #2: Describe how to assess and report fire situation data (written or oral) by radio and/or messenger.
• Demonstrate how to locate self and fire on a map.
• Describe the assigned tasks and the safe actions used to complete those tasks.
• Describe factors in a wildland environment which could impact safety.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Define the appropriate information during fire suppression activities.
• Incorporate and maintain open lines of communication with all appropriate fire suppression personnel.
• Describe informed fire fighting decisions.
• Demonstrate the steps required to properly size up a fire situation and determine appropriate tactics.
• document fireline activities

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO 1: Apply chain saw safety standards as required by OSHA and agency handbooks, manuals, directives, and owner’s manuals.
• Identify and demonstrate basic chain saw operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and safety features.
• Demonstrate the tactical application of chain saws in fireline construction and mop up operations.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Describe stress, and common sources of stress and types and prevalence of occupational cancer.
• Describe acute versus cumulative stress.
• Describe behaviors associated with unmanaged stress.
• List risk factors specific to the fire service.
• Identify common states of carcinogenic chemicals.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1:Describe the risks of exposure to carcinogenic chemicals and the pathophysiology of those exposures.
• Identify where you may be potentially become exposed to carcinogenic chemicals.
• Describe the process of what happens when you are exposed to carcinogens.
• SLO #2:Describe how to engage members, create a supportive environment, and influence behaviors to minimize and mitigate toxic exposure.
• Identify ways a leader can influence change.
• Describe how a leader can promote an environment that engages members.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1:Describe the science of cancer and the budgetary and policy impacts.
• Describe the prevalence of cancer in the fire service using epidemiological data.
• Describe the financial costs to the organization associated with a member getting cancer.
• SLO #2:Identify barriers to mitigation and minimization of toxic exposure.
• Describe the leader's responsibility to effect change, communicate, and protect member health.
• SLO #3:Describe the prevalence of behavioral health issues and the impacts of prevention
• Describe the scope of behavioral health issues in the fire service.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Define the ultimate goal of a water delivery system.
• Identify key factors to consider when designing, setting up, and operating a portable water delivery system.
• SLO #2: Distinguish the differences between the two cycle and four cycle engines and identify which one of these differences is most important to a pump operator.
• Label the parts of a commonly used portable pump.
• Identify the purpose of a suction hose and a discharge hose.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Identify the Incident Command System (ICS) types helicopters and air tankers and the criteria that make up each type.
• Describe the ICS criteria for typing aircraft used for fire suppression.
• SLO #2: Identify and discuss safety procedures to be followed while flying in or working around agency aircraft.
• Define tactical and logistical aircraft use.
• Describe safety procedures to be observed during water, foam, or retardant dropping.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Describe the relationship between situation awareness, observation, and communication.
• Identify why firefighters have a responsibility to learn and improve their performance.
• SLO #2: Identify existing standard communication procedures and opportunities to initiate standard communication procedures in the work environment.
• Describe the Five Communications Responsibilities.
• SLO #3: Describe the process of preplanning and its role in decision making.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• SLO #1: Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Firing Boss (FIRB) for planning, execution, safety, coordination, and evaluation of an ignition operation on a wildland or prescribed fire.
• Describe or illustrate the different types of fire spread, e.g., head, flank, backing.
• SLO #2: Describe the characteristics, applications, safety, and availability of the various firing devices a FIRB has at their disposal.
• SLO #3: Prepare a firing plan and briefing that contains desired fire behavior, firing techniques, required resources, coordination, safety and risk management factors, and communication, to meet specific objectives.
• Identify components within the operational briefing that are specific for firing personnel.